Abernathy Biscuits

These rolled cookies are flavored with lemon zest and caraway seeds.

• Preparation Time: 50 mins
• Cooking Time: 10 mins
• Total Time: 60 mins
• Calories: 558 Calories

Ingredients

• 1 ½ cups white sugar
• 3 eggs
• 1 ½ teaspoons baking powder
• 3 tablespoons milk
• 1 ½ cups shortening
• 5 ½ cups all-purpose flour
• 1 ½ teaspoons lemon zest
• 3 tablespoons caraway seed

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Grease baking sheets or line them with parchment paper.

Step 2

In a large bowl, combine the flour, sugar, and baking powder. Cut in the shortening until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.

Step 3

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.

Step 4

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.

Step 5

Bake in preheated oven until edges are lightly browned, 7 to 10 minutes. Cool on wire rack.