Brownies
["3/4 cup flour (plain)", "1 cup sugar", "5 Tbsp. cocoa", "1/2 tsp. salt", "1/2 cup shortening", "2 eggs", "1 tsp. vanilla", "1/2 cup nuts (optional)"]
["Mix all ingredients thoroughly.", "Beat for 3 minutes.", "Bake at 350 degrees for 30 minutes in a 6 inch square pan."]
["flour", "sugar", "cocoa", "salt", "shortening", "eggs", "vanilla", "nuts"]