Lemon Thyme Biscuits

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Ingredients

  • 1/4 cup cold butter, cut into small pieces
  • 1 tablespoon lemon zest, freshly grated
  • 2 cups white flour
  • 1 tablespoon sugar
  • 2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 2 -3 tablespoons chopped fresh thyme
  • 3/4 cup buttermilk, plus

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 425*F.
  2. Lightly oil a baking sheet.
  3. Place the butter pieces and lemon peel in a medium bowl or in food processor.
  4. Sift the flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt over the butter.
  5. By hand or with the food processor, mix the butter into the flour until evenly distributed.
  6. Add the thyme and mix well.
  7. Add the buttermilk and stir or pulse briefly.
  8. The dough will be soft and a little sticky.
  9. On a lightly floured surface, pat the dough into a 9-inch circle that is about 1/2 inch thick.
  10. Slice it into six pie-shaped wedges.
  11. Place the wedges on the prepared baking sheet and brush the tops with a little buttermilk.
  12. Bake for 20 minutes, until the biscuits are firm and nice and golden brown.
  13. Serve immediately.
  14. Enjoy!

Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)

349 kcal 17% DV
Protein Fat Carbs

Macronutrients

Protein 5.1g 10% DV
Total Fat 22g 28% DV
Carbs 39.5g 14% DV
Fiber 4.7g 17% DV
Sugar 1.4g 3% DV

Electrolytes

Sodium 19213.5mg 100% DV
Potassium 293.5mg 6% DV
Cholesterol 56.5mg 19% DV

Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamin A 242.3mcg 27% DV
Vitamin C 49.1mg 55% DV
Vitamin D 0.3mcg 2% DV
Calcium 1622mg 100% DV
Iron 8.6mg 48% DV

* % Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet (FDA 2020).

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