1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
3/4 cup packed brown sugar
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/3 cup butter
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/4 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 teaspoon cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
2/3 cup butter milk
1 egg, beaten
1/4 cup chopped pecans

Combine flour, sugar, and alt. Cut in butter with a pastry blender or fork until crumbly; set aside 1/4 cup crumb mixture. To remaining crumb mixture, add baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon and nutmeg; mix well. Add buttermilk and egg; mix well. Spread batter in a greased 8-inch square baking dish. Combine reserved crumb mixture and nuts; sprinkle evenly over batter. Place dish on turntable. Cook for 9 to 11 minutes at U=5 L+5 M=3 or until toothpick inserted in center comes out clean. Serve warm. makes 9 servings.