Sugar Cube Orange Biscuits

Instructions

1. 1

   Grated rind of 1 orange 1/4 cup shortening 1/2 cup milk (or more) 18 to 20 small sugar cubes 1/4 cup fresh orange juice Preheat oven to 425 degrees F.

2. 2

   Measure flour into a mixing bowl.

3. 3

   Add orange rind.

4. 4

   With a pastry blender or fork and knife, cut the shortening into flour until the texture resembles coarse meal.

5. 5

   Add enough milk to form a soft dough.

6. 6

   Turn out onto a floured surface and lightly knead until smooth.

7. 7

   Pat or roll the dough to a thickness of 1/2 inch.

8. 8

   Cut with a lightly floured 2-inch biscuit cutter and place rounds on an ungreased baking sheet.

9. 9

   Dip the sugar cubes thoroughly in the orange juice and press a cube into the top of each biscuit.

10. 10

    Bake for 10 to 12 minutes, until brown.