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Orange Biscuits Recipe
Ingredients
- 3 cups flour
- 1 cup milk
- 4 tablespoons shortening
- 3 tablespoons sugar
- 2 tablespoons butter melted
- 1 orange
- 4 teaspoons baking powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
Instructions
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Stir flour, measure, and sift with baking powder, salt and 1 tablespoon of the sugar.
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Cut in shortening.
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Add milk to form soft dough.
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Turn onto lightly floured board.
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Knead lightly.
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Pat into sheet 1/2 inch thick.
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Spread with butter, and 2 tablespoons sugar dissolved in orange juice.
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Sprinkle with grated orange rind.
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Roll like jelly roll and cut in slices 1/2 inch thick.
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Place cut side down in well-oiled pan.
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Cover and allow to stand 10 minutes.
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Bake at 450 degrees about 15 minutes.
