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Crunchy lemon biscuit recipe

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Crunchy lemon biscuit recipe
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Ingredients

For the recipe:
  • 250g butter, softened
  • 125g caster sugar
  • 1 lemon, zested
  • 3 tsp lemon extract
  • 285g self-raising flour
  • to sprinkle demerara sugar

A quick and easy biscuit recipe which is delicious with a refreshing afternoon cup of tea!

Makes 16-20

Method

01
Preheat the oven to 180C and line 2 baking trays with parchment
02
Beat the softened butter with the sugar in a bowl until soft and creamy
03
Add the lemon zest and lemon extract and combine
04
Finally mix in the flour and stir to combine fully
05
Shape into walnut sized balls and place on the baking trays, leaving plenty of room in between as they will spread on cooking. 
06
Press down each biscuit with a fork to make a nice pattern and sprinkle a little Demerara sugar on top for extra crunch
07
Bake for 12-14 minutes until golden
08
Leave to cool on the trays before moving to a wire rack to cool completely
09
Store in an airtight tin.