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
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Yields
2 Servings