1 c prunes 1/2 c milk
2 c flour 1/3 c butter or shortening
3/4 c sugar 1 ts cinnamon
3 ts baking powder 2 tb brown sugar
1/2 ts salt 3 tb butter, melted
1 ea egg
Soak prunes in just enough warm water to cover; set aside.
Mix and sift all dry ingredients. In a separate bowl, beat egg until
light and fluffy. Stir in milk and melted butter. Gradually add this
liquid to flour mixture and combine thoroughly. Turn into lightly oiled
8-inch square baking dish. Cut soaked prunes into pieces and press down
into dough. Combine cinnamon, brown sugar and melted butter. Spread over
prunes. Bake at 350 degrees for 30-40 minutes. Serves 6
Yields
6 servings