Grandma Leona's Cottage Pudding

1 3/4 c. flour
2 tsp. baking powder
1/2 tsp. salt
1/4 c. shortening
3/4 c. sugar
1 egg
3/4 c. milk
1 tsp. vanilla

Heat oven to 350°. Grease and flour 9 in. sq. pan. Stir flour, baking powder, salt. Add remaining ingredients, beat until smooth. Bake 25-30 min. Serve warm with sauce.

Sauce

1 c. sugar
2 T cornstarch
2 c. water
1/4 c. butter
2 tsp. vanilla OR 2 T lemon juice with 2 T grated lemon rind OR 2 tsp. nutmeg

Mix cornstarch and sugar in a saucepan. Gradually stir in water. Boil 1 min., stirring constantly. Stir in butter and flavoring. Makes 2 cups.