layer-cake pans. To serve cut in wedge-shaped pieces--like pie--and
then split and butter and cover with a napkin. Serve at once.

Place in a bowl

One-half cupful sugar,
Four tablespoonfuls shortening.

Cream until light and then add

One egg,
One and one-half cupfuls of equal parts milk and water,
Three cupfuls flour,
Five level teaspoonfuls baking powder.

Beat to a smooth batter and then pour into well-greased pans and bake
for twenty-five minutes in a moderate oven. When nearly baked brush
the tops quickly with milk and sprinkle well with granulated sugar.
One-half cup of finely chopped citron or seeded raisins may be added
if desired.


CORN MUFFINS

Place in a mixing bowl

Three-quarters cup cornmeal,
One and one-quarter cups flour,
One teaspoon salt,
Two level tablespoons baking powder,