Tea Cakes - cooking recipe

Ingredients

2 1/2 c. sugar
18 to 20 Tbsp. shortening, melted
3 eggs
1 orange rind, grated or lemon
1 tsp. orange extract or lemon
3/4 c. milk
self-rising flour

Preparation

Cream melted shortening with sugar.
Blend in eggs, orange rind, extract and milk.
Mix well, then add self-rising flour until hard and firm.
Continue to knead in dry flour until real firm, then roll out.
Bake in a 400\u00b0 oven for 10 to 12 minutes on an ungreased cookie sheet.