2 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
2 1/2 teaspoons active dry yeast
1 pinch of salt
2/3 cup granulated sugar
1/2 cup brown sugar, packed
1 tablespoon freshly grated lemon zest
2 tablespoons orange peel, grated
10 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened
2 eggs
4 tablespoons whole milk
1 1/2 cups confectioners' sugar, for dusting
2 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
2 1/2 teaspoons active dry yeast
1 pinch of salt
2/3 cup granulated sugar
1/2 cup brown sugar, packed
1 tablespoon freshly grated lemon zest
2 tablespoons orange peel, grated
10 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened
2 eggs
4 tablespoons whole milk
1 1/2 cups confectioners' sugar, for dusting
Preheat the oven to moderate temperature (170°C)
Sift together the flour, yeast, salt, and granulated sugars into a bowl
Add the grated lemon and orange peels
Melt the butter in small pieces and mix until it forms a crumbly mixture
Beat the eggs lightly with milk
Add to the bowl and mix until you get a soft dough
Drop spoonfuls onto greased baking sheets, leaving some space between biscuits as they spread slightly while baking
Bake for 20 minutes or until lightly golden
Let cool and dust with confectioners' sugar
Yield: approximately 102 biscuits
Store in closed containers.