Fresh oranges flavor these dessert squares.

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Ingredients

• 2/3 cup sugar
• 1/2 cup butter, softened
• 2 eggs, separated
• 2 cups self-rising flour
• 3/4 cup milk
• 4 teaspoons finely grated orange zest
• Orange Sauce
• 2/3 cup sugar
• 1 tablespoon cornstarch
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1 cup boiling water
• 1 teaspoon butter
• 4 teaspoons finely grated orange zest
• 1/2 cup fresh orange juice

• Prep Time: 15 minutes
• Cook Time: 25 minutes

• Total Time: 40 minutes
• Yield: 12 Servings

Preparation

In a medium bowl beat 2/3 cup of sugar, 1/2 cup of butter, and egg yolks at medium speed until light and fluffy. With the mixer at low speed, add the self-rising flour, alternating with milk , beginning and ending with flour.

With clean beaters, beat egg whites until stiff but not dry; fold the egg whites and 4 teaspoons of orange zest gently into the batter; pour into greased and floured 13x9x2-inch baking pan.

Bake at 375° for 20 to 25 minutes or until golden brown.

Cool, cut into squares and serve with warm orange sauce.

Sauce:

In small saucepan mix together 2/3 cup of sugar, cornstarch, and salt; pour the boiling water over mixture, stirring constantly. Cook over medium heat until mixture boils and thickens.

Add 1 teaspoon of butter, 4 teaspoons of orange zest, and orange juice.

Makes about 12 to 18 servings.

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