Title: Shrewsbury Cakes
Categories: Cookies
Yield: 36 servings
1/2 c Shortening
1 c Sugar
2 Eggs; well beaten
1 tb Milk or cream
1/2 tb Ginger
Grated orange or lemon rind
1/4 ts Baking soda
2 c Cake flour
1/8 ts Salt
Caraway seed
Sift flour, measure, and sift with baking soda and ginger. Cream
shortening and sugar. Add eggs and milk. Combine with sifted dry
ingredients. Mix thoroughly. Add orange or lemon rind. Chill overnight.
If necessary, add flour to make a soft roll dough. Turn onto lightly
floured board. Roll in sheet 1/4 inch thick. Cut with floured cutter. Place
on slightly oiled baking sheet. Sprinkle with sugar and caraway seed. Bake
in hot oven (425 F) about 10 minutes. 36 servings.
