Lemon Sage Biscuits

We’ve been exploring edible flowers in our garden this year, and these lemon and sage biscuits were such a fun way to bring that curiosity into the kitchen. They’re soft, lightly sweet, and full of bright lemon and earthy sage flavor—with fresh sage leaves and blossoms pressed on top for a little extra magic.

These biscuits aren’t fussy or fancy—they’re the kind of recipe meant to be made and shared with little hands. The dough is easy to mix, shape, and decorate, and it’s such a simple way to connect kids to the garden and the food they’re helping make.

Why you’ll love these biscuits

– A fun and easy way to use garden-fresh sage
– Bright, herbal, and lightly sweet—perfect with tea or lemonade
– Simple to mix and shape (no fancy tools required!)
– Great for kids to help make and decorate
– Beautiful to look at and even better to eat

How to make these biscuits

Here is a brief overview of how to make this recipe so you know what to expect. For the full set of directions, please scroll down to the recipe card below.

Make the sage blossom flower.

In a food processor, blend the sugar and freshly picked sage flowers until well blended. The sugar will be fine and almost like powdered sugar. Set aside.

Mix the biscuit dough.

In a medium sized mixing bowl, whisk together the dry ingredients for the biscuits. Use your fingers or a pastry blender to press/cut the butter into the dry ingredients, until the mixture looks like course sand. Add in the chopped sage and sage flowers and then add the buttermilk and mix until just combined.

Assemble and bake.

Turn the dough out onto a lightly floured surface, and press out with your fingers into a rectangle. Fold the dough into thirds like an envelope, and then gently roll out. Cut into 8 equal sized squares with a sharp knife.

Place the biscuits on a parchment paper lined baking sheet and brush with some extra buttermilk. Decorate the tops of each biscuit with sage leaves and sage blossoms, if you have them. Sprinkle some remaining sage sugar on top of each biscuit. Bake until golden brown.

These biscuits are perfect as a snack or treat with lemonade or iced tea, and they make a sweet addition to a summer brunch or picnic spread. Serve them warm with a pat of butter or a drizzle of honey, or enjoy them plain to let the lemon and sage flavors shine. If you want to take these in a savory way, turn them into a sandwich with a fried egg and some cheddar cheese.

How kids can help in the kitchen

This recipe is full of simple steps that little hands can help with:

– Zesting the lemon and picking the sage
– Mixing the dough
– Pressing out the biscuits and cutting them with a kid safe knife
– Decorating the tops with sage leaves or blossoms
– Brushing on cream and sprinkling sugar before baking

You can even make it a mini art project—let kids create patterns with the sage or experiment with flower placement before popping them into the oven.

If you and your kids are curious about using more fresh herbs in the kitchen, check out my Kids’ Guide to Herbs! It’s filled with fun, hands-on ways to explore herbs together—from tasting and smelling to cooking and growing. Whether you’re picking sage for biscuits or learning the difference between basil and mint, this guide makes it easy (and exciting!) for kids to get to know the plants they’re cooking with. It’s the perfect companion for turning garden moments into kitchen memories.