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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

  1. Stir flour, measure, and sift with baking powder, salt and 1 tablespoon of the sugar.

  2. Cut in shortening.

  3. Add milk to form soft dough.

  4. Turn onto lightly floured board.

  5. Knead lightly.

  6. Pat into sheet 1/2 inch thick.

  7. Spread with butter, and 2 tablespoons sugar dissolved in orange juice.

  8. Sprinkle with grated orange rind.

  9. Roll like jelly roll and cut in slices 1/2 inch thick. 

  10. Place cut side down in well-oiled pan.

  11. Cover and allow to stand 10 minutes.

  12. Bake at 450 degrees about 15 minutes.