Nonna's Lemon Ricotta Biscuits
Saw Giada Delaurentis make these on the Food Network and they look wonderful. Although they are called biscuits, they are baked in muffin tins and topped with sugar and sliced almonds.
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READY IN: 35mins
YIELD: 12 biscuits
UNITS: US
INGREDIENTS
Nutrition- 2cups all-purpose flour
- 1⁄2teaspoon baking powder
- 1⁄2teaspoon baking soda
- 1⁄2teaspoon salt
- 1cup sugar
- 1
- 1⁄2
- 1
- 1large egg
- 1tablespoon fresh lemon juice
- 1⁄2teaspoon almond extract
- 1⁄3cup thinly sliced almonds
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DIRECTIONS
- Line 12 muffin cups with paper liners and preheat oven to 350°.
- Whisk the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt in a medium bowl to blend.
- Using an electric mixer, beat together 1 cup sugar, butter, and lemon zest in a large bowl until light and fluffy.
- Beat in the ricotta, then the egg, lemon juice, and almond extract.
- Add the dry ingredients and stir just until blended (the batter will be thick and fluffy).
- Divide the batter among the prepared muffin cups.
- Sprinkle the almonds and then the remaining 1 teaspoon of sugar over the muffins.
- Bake until the muffins just become pale golden on top, about 20 minutes.
- Cool slightly and serve warm.
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