ORANGE SHORTCAKE

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In a word, gorgeous. This gaily flavored dessert comes from the Western chapter of the United States Regional Cookbook, Culinary Arts Institute of Chicago, 1947.

Provided by Molly53

Categories     Dessert

Time 32m

Yield 6-8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

2 cups flour
4 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 cup sugar
4 tablespoons butter
1 egg
milk
6 oranges, peeled
1 cup orange juice
1 cup sugar
1 tablespoon orange peel, grated

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 425F and lightly grease two 8" round cake pans.
  • Mix and sift first four ingredients.
  • Cut in butter.
  • Beat egg in a measuring cup and fill to the 1/2 cup mark with milk.
  • Add egg and milk to the first mixture, stirring quickly until a soft but not sticky dough is formed, adding more milk if necessary.
  • Turn onto a lightly floured board and knead for a few seconds.
  • Divide dough in half and pat each gently into prepared pans.
  • Bake for about 12 minutes or until golden and done; turn out onto cooling rack.
  • Remove membrane from orange sections and sugar to taste.
  • Place sections between layers and decoratively on top of shortcake.
  • Combine sauce ingredients, bring to a boil and pour over shortcake.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 475.8, Fat 9.2, SaturatedFat 5.2, Cholesterol 55.6, Sodium 503.3, Carbohydrate 94.2, Fiber 4.5, Sugar 57.5, Protein 7

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