2 c. all-purpose flour
2 c. brown sugar
1/2 c. Crisco shortening
1 egg
1 c. buttermilk or sour milk*
1 tsp. baking soda
1 tsp. cinnamon
1/2 c. chopped nuts (if desired)

Sift flour and measure. Mix with brown sugar. Cut shortening into flour mixture. Set aside 3/4 cup for topping.

To balance, add egg, buttermilk, baking soda and cinnamon; stir until blended. Pour batter into greased 10x6x2-inch pan. Sprinkle top with reserved mixture and chopped nuts.

Bake at 325°F for 50 minutes.

Note: To make sour milk, add 1 tablespoon vinegar to regular milk and let sit 5 minutes.

Submitted by: Claire McWade