by zp7op | Contributor
Florida Orange Juice provides a potent combination of vitamins, minerals, and phytonutrients known for their health benefits, helping to promote strong immune systems and overall wellness.
With no added sugars, 100% orange juice is rich in essential nutrients such as vitamin C, potassium, folate, and thiamin. This nutritional powerhouse serves as an excellent alternative to sugary drinks in the diets of both kids and adults, making it a convenient way to enhance fruit consumption and help meet daily fruit intake goals.
“As families nationwide prepare for spring vacations and brunches, it’s a key time to prioritize wellness and immune health,” stated Dr. Rosa Walsh, director of scientific research at the Florida Department of Citrus. “As the ultimate spring beverage, 100% orange juice not only keeps you healthy on the go but is also easy to incorporate into a variety of recipes. It’s high in vitamin C, along with other nutrients like potassium, folate, and thiamin, making it a fantastic choice for overall health.”
Orange Juice Biscuits
Orange Butter Sauce:
1 1/2 cups Florida Orange Juice
2 1/2 tablespoons unsalted butter
Orange Biscuits:
1 1/2 tablespoons granulated sugar
2 teaspoons grated orange zest
2 cups bleached all-purpose flour, plus extra for kneading
1 2/3 tablespoons baking powder
3/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup shortening
1/2 cup whole milk
1/4 cup Florida Orange Juice
To prepare the orange butter sauce: Boil the orange juice for 5 minutes or until it has reduced by half. Incorporate butter and stir until melted. Remove from heat.
To create the orange biscuits: Preheat the oven to 425°F.
Rub sugar and zest together with your fingers until the mixture resembles moist sand.
In a large bowl, combine the orange sugar, 2 cups of flour, baking powder, and salt. Using two forks or a pastry blender, incorporate shortening until the mixture resembles small peas.
Mix together the milk and orange juice, then blend this into the flour mixture to form a sticky dough.
Transfer the dough to a well-floured surface. Sprinkle flour on top and knead the dough about six times, folding it in half and using more flour as necessary.
Flatten the dough to a thickness of 3/4 inch. Use a round cutter, dipped in flour, to cut out biscuits, pressing straight down without twisting.
Arrange the biscuits close together but not touching on a baking sheet.
Gather scraps of dough, fold them 2-3 times, pat them out again, and cut more biscuits. Continue until all dough is used.
Brush the tops with the orange butter sauce. Bake for 15-20 minutes, or until lightly golden.
Serve warm or at room temperature alongside the remaining sauce.
For more recipes, visit FloridaJuice.com.
