Title: Orange Biscuits
Categories: Bread
Yield: 2 Servings
| 3 | c | Flour |
| 1 | ts | Salt |
| 4 | ts | Baking powder |
| 1 | | Orange |
| 4 | tb | Shortening |
| 3 | tb | Sugar |
| 1 | c | Milk |
| 2 | tb | Melted butter or butter substitute |
Sift flour, measure, and sift with baking powder, salt, and 1 tablespoon
sugar. Cut in shortening. Add milk to form soft dough. Turn onto lightly
floured board. Knead lightly. Pat into sheet 1/2 inch thick. Spread with
butter, and 2 tablespoons sugar dissolved in orange juice. Sprinkle with
grated orange rind. Roll like jelly roll and cut in slices 1/2 inch thick.
Place cut side down in well-oiled pan. Cover and allow to stand 10
minutes. Bake in hot oven (450ø F) 15 minutes. 12 servings. The Household
Searchlight - 1941