Biscuits

Directions

1. 1
   Heat oven to 400°.
2. 2
   In bowl, combine flour, sugar, baking powder, ginger, nutmeg, salt and orange peel.
3. 3
   Cut in 1/2 cup butter and shortening until crumbly.
4. 4
   Stir in half and half just until moistened.
5. 5
   Turn dough onto lightly floured surface; knead until smooth, 1 minute.
6. 6
   Roll out dough to 3/4-inch thickness. With 3-inch star or favorite cutter, cut out biscuits.
7. 7
   Place 1 inch apart on ungreased cookie sheet.
8. 8
   Brush tops with melted butter.
9. 9
   Bake 10 to 12 minutes or until lightly brown.
10. 10
    Brush tops with melted butter.