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Grating lemon zest

Skill level

Easy

Equipment you will need for this technique

Grater

Add citrus zing to cakes, biscuits and soufflés with Mary Berry.

-Remove the zest from the lemon using a grater, make sure you remove the bright yellow zest and none of the white pith, which is bitter.

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