Recipe of the Month

• 1/2 cup shortening
• 1/2 cup sugar
• 1 beaten egg
• 2 cups flour
• 1-1/2 tsp Bakewell Cream
• 1 tsp baking soda
• 1/4 tsp salt
• 1/2 cup milk
• 2 cups fresh blueberries
• crumb topping (see below)

Instructions: Cream shortening and sugar together. Add eggs and mix well. Sift dry ingredients together and add to egg mixture along with milk. Mix well. Pour into greased 11-1/2 x 7 x 1-1/2 pan. Top with blueberries. Sprinkle with crumb mixture. Bake in a 350-degree oven for 40-45 minutes.

Crumb Topping

• 1/4 cup sugar
• 1 tablespoon flour
• 2 tsps cinnamon
• 2 tablespoons butter or margarine
• 1/4 cup chopped nuts

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