INGREDIENTS

  • 2 1/2 cups flour
  • 2 cups brown sugar
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
  • 1/2 teaspoon nutmeg
  • 1 cup sour milk
  • 2/3 cup shortening
  • 2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 2 eggs

DIRECTIONS

  1. Combine flour, sugar, salt and shortening and mix until crumbly.
  2. Reserve 1/2 cup of these crumbs. To the remaining crumbs add baking powder, baking soda and spices. Mix well.
  3. Add the milk and eggs and beat well. Pour mixture into 2 8-inch square pans and sprinkle evenly with reserved crumb mixture.
  4. Chopped nutes and cinnamon may also be sprinkled on top.
  5. Bake at 375 degrees F for 25-30 minutes.
  6. *Note* Sour milk may be faked by adding a tablspoon of vinegar to the milk and letting it sit out on the counter prior to using in the recipe.