2 pts. strawberries
1 tbsp. granulated sugar or honey
1 tbsp. orange juice

BISCUITS:

2 c. sifted flour
3 tbsp. sugar
4 tsp. baking powder
Dash of salt
Grated rind from 1 orange
1/4 c. butter
1/4 c. solid shortening
2/3 c. sour cream
1 c. whipping cream
1 tbsp. sugar (optional)

Rinse berries. Pat dry. Slice and put in a bowl. Sprinkle with sugar or honey and orange juice. Let sit for 30 minutes.

In another bowl, sift together dry ingredients. Add orange rind. With a pastry cutter or two knives, cut in butter until coarse crumbs form. Lightly mix in sour cream to form a soft dough.

On a floured board, roll dough to about 3/4 inch thickness. Cut dough into 6 circles, about 3 inches wide. Place on a lightly greased baking sheet. Bake at 400 degrees until puffed and golden, about 15 minutes. Remove from oven.

While warm, split biscuits in half with a fork. Whip cream. Add sugar, if used. Place bottom halves on serving dishes. Top with berries and second halves. Garnish with a dollop of whipped cream and mint leaf, if desired. Serve immediately. Serves 6.