Ingredients

  • 1½ cup sifted flour
  • ½ cup sugar
  • 2 tsp double-acting baking powder
  • ½ tsp salt
  • 1 egg, beaten
  • ⅔ cup milk
  • 3 tbsp melted shortening
  • 1½ tbsp topping butter
  • 1½ tbsp topping flour
  • 4 tbsp topping brown sugar
  • ¾ tsp topping cinnamon
  • 3 tbsp topping nuts, chopped

Method

  1. Sift together the flour, sugar, baking powder and salt. Combine the beaten egg with the milk and cooled melted shortening. Combine the liquid and dry ingredients, mixing just until blended.
  2. Pour into a greased 9-inch square pan. Sprinkle with the topping and bake at 425 degrees F for 25 minutes.
  3. Topping: Melt the butter and brown sugar lightly in a frying pan. Add the remaining ingredients and mix until crumbly.

Original card

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