Orange Dessert Squares

Total Time: 25 minutes

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 peel

• 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 peel
• 1/2 cup fresh orange juice

Preparation:

In a medium bowl beat sugar, butter, and egg yolks at medium speed until light and fluffy; add flour alternate with milk at low speed, beginning and ending with flour. Beat egg whites until stiff but not dry; fold egg whites and orange rind 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. Makes about 12 to 18 servings.

Sauce:
In small saucepan mix together sugar, cornstarch, and salt; pour the boiling water over mixture, stirring constantly. Cook over medium heat until mixture boils and thickens. Add butter, orange peel, and orange juice.