¼ teaspoon salt
⅓ cup butter, or other shortening
1 cup sugar
2 eggs
Grated rind of 1 orange
¾ cup orange juice, strained
1. Sift, then measure the flour. Sift three times with the baking soda and salt.
2. Cream the butter until light and lemon colored. Add sugar gradually, beating after each addition.
3. Slowly add the eggs which have been beaten until they are almost as stiff as whipped cream.
4. Add the orange rind. Alternately add the dry ingredients and orange juice, beating until smooth after each addition.