COTTAGE PUDDING
(Poor Man's Pudding)

1 3/4 cups sifted flour
2 tsp. baking powder
1/2 tsp. salt
1/4 cup shortening
3/4 cup sugar
1 large egg
3/4 cup milk
1 tsp. vanilla

Sift flour, baking powder and salt together.
Add ingredients; beat with rotary beater until smooth.
Pour in greased 9-inch square pan.
Bake 25 to 30 minutes at 350° F.
Cut into 3-inch squares; serve warm with hot vanilla, lemon or nutmeg sauce.

Vanilla, Lemon or Nutmeg Sauce:
1 cup sugar
2 Tbsp. cornstarch
2 cup boiling water
4 Tbsp. butter
2 tsp. vanilla or 2 Tbsp. lemon juice with 1 Tbsp.
grated rind or 2 tsp. nutmeg

Combine sugar and cornstarch in a saucepan.
Gradually add boiling water; boil 1 minute, stirring constantly.
Stir in butter and desired flavoring.
Keep hot until served.