Shrewsbury cakes

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       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.
  
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