Sweet Biscuits

Step 1

I start these in my food processor because it is so fast but they can be made just as easily in a large bowl by cutting the butter in with a pastry blender or just rubbing it into the dry ingredients using your hands.

Step 2

In a food processor, combine the flour, sugar, baking powder and salt.

Step 3

Cut in the butter until mixture resembles a coarse meal.

Step 4

Transfer to a large bowl and make a well in the center of the dry mix.

Step 5

Mix together the lemon juice, vanilla, milk and 1 egg.

Step 6

Pour into the well and mix only enough to form a dough ball.

Step 7

Roll to 1 inch thickness and cut out biscuits with 3 inch biscuit cutter and place on parchment lined baking sheet.

Step 8

Whisk together the egg and water to make an egg wash and lightly brush the tops of the biscuits with it. You will only use a small amount of the egg wash.

Step 9

Sprinkle turbinado sugar on top of the biscuits.

Step 10

Bake at 375 degrees F for 20 minutes or until golden brown.