Tuesday, May 4, 2010

Cowboy Bread

Cowboy Bread
2/3 c. shortening (I use butter)
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 cup buttermilk or sour milk**
Cinnamon, as needed


**If you don't have buttermilk, add 1 T. vinegar to milk to make one cup.
Combine butter, flour, salt and brown sugar, until crumbly.  Reserve a 1/2 cup to sprinkle on top.  Add baking powder, baking soda, nutmeg and cinnamon to mixture.  Mix well.  Add milk and eggs.  Mix well.  Pour into a 9 x 13 pan.  Sprinkle with reserved crumbs and cinnamon.  Bake at 375* for 25 - 30 minutes.