Orange Biscuits Recipe

3 c Flour 3 tb Sugar

1 ts Salt 1 c Milk

4 ts Baking powder 2 tb Melted butter or butter

1 Orange -substitute

4 tb Shortening

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 (450? F) 15 minutes. 12 servings. The Household Searchlight - 1941 -----