1 c. brown sugar
2 c. whole wheat flour
1/2 c. butter
2 tbsp. Turkish-type coffee or powdered instant
2 tsp. cinnamon
1/2 tsp. nutmeg
1 tsp. baking soda
Possibly coriander or allspice
1 c. sour cream
1 egg, beaten
1/2 c. chopped nuts

Mix dry ingredients except soda and chopped nuts. Cut in butter with pastry cutter until crumbly. Press half of mixture into 9 x 13 pan. Mix remaining half with sour cream, egg, soda, and chopped nuts; pour on top.

Bake at 350 degrees for 20-30 minutes, until springy. Serves 6-12.