1 c. white sugar
2 tsp. shortening
3/4 c. cold water
1 1/2 c. flour
1 1/2 tsp. baking powder
1 pinch salt

Stir these ingredients. Now: Pack 2 cups brown sugar around large glass bowl. Add batter to center of brown sugar. DO NOT STIR. Pour 2 scant cups boiling water OVER ALL. DO NOT STIR. Will make its own syrup pudding. Bake at 350 degrees for 45 minutes to 1 hour until center checks done like a cake would.