2 c. sifted flour
1 1/2 tsp. baking powder
1/4 tsp. salt
2 tbsp. sugar
1/4 lb. butter
2 eggs, slightly beaten

Sift all dry ingredients together. Work in butter coarsely. Add beaten eggs, mix enough to hold together. Divide into two parts.

FILLING:

1 (16 oz.) carton creamed small curd cottage cheese
1 egg
2 tbsp. lemon juice
1/3 c. sugar
1/4 tsp. nutmeg
1/4 tsp. cinnamon

Mix all ingredients together for one minute. Roll out pastry, place one part in bottom of 9 x 9 greased pan leaving about 1/2 inch around sides. Put in cottage cheese filling. Put second part of pastry on top and gently press down around edges with fork.

Bake in 350 degree oven for 30 to 35 minutes. If desired, drizzle lemon glaze on top, when slightly cool. Use 1/3 cup powdered sugar and one tablespoon lemon for glaze. Cut in squares and serve warm.