abernathy biscuits

Ingredients

• Servings: 2
• 5 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 1/2 teaspoons lemon zest
• 1 1/2 cups white sugar
• 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
• 1 1/2 cups shortening
• 3 eggs
• 3 tablespoons milk
• 3 tablespoons caraway seed

Recipe

Preparation Time: 50 mins Cook Time: 10 mins Ready Time: 1 hr


• preheat oven to 375 degrees f (190 degrees c). grease baking sheets or line them with parchment paper.
• in a large bowl, combine the flour, sugar, and baking powder. cut in the shortening until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
• in another bowl, beat the eggs, milk, seeds and lemon zest until blended well. add to the dry ingredients and blend until smooth. if the dough seems a bit stiff, add extra milk, one tablespoon at a time.
• on a floured surface, roll dough out 1/4 inch thick and cut using a 2-inch round cutter. lace cookies 2 inches apart on prepared baking sheet.
• bake in preheated oven until edges are lightly browned, 7 to 10 minutes. cool on wire rack.