Ingredients

  • 1 1/2 cups flour
  • 1 cup white sugar
  • 3 tablespoons custard powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 6 tablespoons melted shortening
  • 1 tablespoon vinegar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla
  • 1 cup cold water

Method

  • Sift flour, sugar, custard powder,soda and salt into an ungreased 8"x8" baking dish.
  • Punch 3 holes in the flour mixture and add the shortening in the largest hole, vinegar in the next and vanilla in the last hole.
  • Cover with cold water.
  • Stir with a fork paying attention to the sides and corners.
  • Bake in a pre-heated 350 degree oven for 25-30 minutes (until a toothpick comes out clean).
  • This recipe doubles easily into a 9"x13" pan.