1 1/2 c. brown sugar
2 1/2 c. flour
1/2 c. shortening (1/2 butter and 1/2 other shortening can be used)
1 c. sour milk or buttermilk
1 tsp. baking soda
1/2 tsp. salt
1 egg may be used if desired, but not necessary

Work shortening, sugar and flour until grainy like pie dough and remove 1/2 cup of the crumbs and set aside for topping. To the remaining mixture add the milk into which the baking soda and salt has been stirred. Mix well. Add egg if desired.

Pour into well greased and floured 8 or 9 inch square baking pan and add crumbs to the top. Bake about 35 minutes or until golden brown in a 350 degree oven.