2/3 C Shortening
2 1/2 C Flour
1/2 tsp Salt
2 C Brown Sugar
2 tsp Baking Powder
1/2 tsp Baking Soda
1/2 tsp Nutmeg
1/2 tsp Cinnamon
2 eggs
1 C Buttermilk
Cinnamon as needed

Combine Shortening, Flour, Salt and Sugar. Mix until Crumbly. Reserve 1/2 cup to sprinkle over the batter. Add other staples to remaining crumb mixture. Add buttermilk and eggs. Pour into a 9x13 pan. Sprinkle with reserved crumbs and extra cinnamon if desired. Bake @ 375 for 25-30 Minutes. Test middle to make sure it is done.

My latest favorite recipe find is a super simple but very tasty pasta dish.

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Boil spaghetti noodles (I prefer angel hair) in heavily salted water until al dente (7-8 minutes or so).

Drain noodles and plate immediately.

Grate tons of pecarino romano cheese (available in the specialty cheese section of your grocery store) on top of the noodles and then a generous portion of freshly ground black pepper.

Add a spoonful or so of the still-hot pasta water and toss. (The heat of the noodles will melt the cheese)