2 1/4 c. flour
1/2 c. plus 2 tbsp. shortening
1 1/2 c. brown sugar
1/2 tsp. salt
2 tsp. baking powder
1 1/2 tsp. baking soda
1/4 tsp. cinnamon
1 1/2 tsp. nutmeg
1 c. buttermilk
2 eggs

Blend together flour, shortening, sugar and salt until crumbly. Remove 1/2 cup and reserve for topping. To the remaining mixture add baking powder, soda, cinnamon and nutmeg. Mix well. Add buttermilk and eggs. Beat until smooth. Bake in a greased 9 x 13 inch pan at 375 degrees for 20 minutes or until tests done. Serve hot.