ORANGE (OR LEMON) RUSKS 
1/4 lb. butter
1 c. sugar
2 tbsp. grated orange or lemon rind
About 1 1/2 loaves thinly sliced bread (Earth Grains very thin sandwich bread is good)

Blend butter, sugar and grated rind. Spread generously on slices of bread, on one side only. Bake slices on cookie sheet at 250 degrees for 1 hour. Watch carefully during baking; when done, slices should be very light brown. Store in tight container. Freezes well.

VARIATIONS: Make topping of butter, Parmesan dry grated cheese and finely grated Jack cheese. Or butter, almond extract, sugar and hint of vanilla.

 

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