Lemon Polenta Biscuits

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These biscuits are both sweet and tart at the same time. They are one of the most requested recipes I make.

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Prep Time:
20 mins
Cook Time:
15 mins
Additional Time:
1 hr 15 mins
Total Time:
1 hr 50 mins
Servings:
15
Yield:
30 biscuits
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Ingredients

Original recipe (1X) yields 15 servings

  • 1 cup butter, at room temperature

  • 1 ½ tablespoons butter, at room temperature

  • ¾ cup confectioners' sugar

  • ½ cup white sugar

  • 2 tablespoons lemon zest, divided

  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

  • ½ cup polenta

  • 3 cups all-purpose flour, sifted

  • 2 tablespoons lemon juice

Directions

  1. Beat 1 cup plus 1 1/2 tablespoon butter, confectioners' sugar, white sugar, 1 tablespoon lemon zest, and vanilla extract together in a bowl until smooth. Stir in polenta. Add flour in 2 batches, mixing until dough comes together. Stir in lemon juice.

  2. Turn dough out on a floured work surface; knead gently until smooth, about 1 minute. Divide into 2 pieces. Place on parchment paper; roll up into logs and wrap well.

  3. Refrigerate dough logs until firm, about 1 hour.

  4. Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Lightly grease 2 baking sheets.

  5. Cut logs into 3/4-inch slices. Space slices 1 inch apart on baking sheets. Sprinkle remaining 1 tablespoon lemon zest on top.

  6. Bake in the preheated oven until lightly brown, 15 to 20 minutes. Cool on the baking sheets for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely, about 10 minutes.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

285 Calories
14g Fat
36g Carbs
4g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 15
Calories 285
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 14g 18%
Saturated Fat 9g 44%
Cholesterol 36mg 12%
Sodium 145mg 6%
Total Carbohydrate 36g 13%
Dietary Fiber 1g 4%
Total Sugars 13g
Protein 4g 7%
Vitamin C 4mg 4%
Calcium 18mg 1%
Iron 2mg 9%
Potassium 35mg 1%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.