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 (450 F)
15 minutes. 12 servings. The Household Searchlight – 1941
Yields
2 Servings