Nonna's Lemon Ricotta Biscuits

Recipe courtesy Giada De Laurentiis

Show: Everyday ItalianEpisode: Everyday Desserts

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RECIPE
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Cook Time:
20 min
Level:
Intermediate
Yield:
12 biscuits

Times:

Prep: 15 min
Inactive Prep: --
Cook: 20 min
Total:: 35 min

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Ingredients

2 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 cup plus 1 teaspoon sugar or more as needed for sprinkling
1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, room temperature
1 tablespoon finely grated lemon zest (from 2 lemons)
1 cup whole-milk ricotta cheese
1 large egg
1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
1/2 teaspoon almond extract
1/3 cup thinly sliced almonds

Directions

Line 12 muffin cups with paper liners. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.

Whisk the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt in a medium bowl to blend. Using an electric mixer, beat 1 cup sugar, butter, and lemon zest in a large bowl until light and fluffy. Beat in the ricotta. Beat in 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. Serve warm or at room temperature.

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recipe Nonna's Lemon Ricotta Biscuits
Elizabeth San Francisco, CA 01-03-2010
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The biscuits are THE BOMB!
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

Made them for NY morning breakfast with fresh lemon from my backyard. Nummy! Be sure to use a quality ricotta...it makes... the biscuit have an even better texture.Read more
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Twinkle glendale, CA 11-24-2009
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Soft, moist and fresh
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

The muffins turned out really awesome, and the best part is I didnt even add the egg. I dont eat eggs but the ricotta in this... recipe was a good substitute and didnt feel the need to add egg at all. Good recipe Giada !!!Read more
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Doug Hinckley, OH 11-12-2009
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Oranges Too!
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

The best, moistest, delicious! I've tried her original 'lemon' and then the second time I used the zest of an orange, added... 1 TBSP of Triple Sec and a slash of OJ. Both are REALLY, REALLY GOOD!!! Whether you prefer lemons or oranges ,,,,, Read more
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Joselyn Columbia, MO 11-10-2009
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"The Best Muffins Thus Far"
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

I made this last night with my daughter and let me tell you how easy it was to make. It turned out so moist and delicious. It... was a little lemony but still delicious. I have never made sweets with ricotta before but after last night I will try it again and again. Giada's always been one of my favorite cooks on the network and I just want to say "Thank You" for this great - easy recipie that I can be proud of to make for friends and family. Read more
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Sarah Bloomington, IN 10-23-2009
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Easy and Loved it
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

These were super delicious.
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null null, null 10-18-2009
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absolutely wonderful!
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

This is my favorite recipe for muffins. I've made them a bunch of times and they impress every time. Thanks Giada!