Ingrients & Directions
1 c Chopped figs
1 c Raisins
1 c Boiling water
1/2 c Shortening
1 c Brown sugar
2 ts Baking powder
2 ts Cinnamon
1/4 ts Salt
2 Eggs, well beaten
2 c Flour
Pour boiling water over raisins and figs and allow to stand while preparing
other ingredients. Cream shortening and sugar. Add eggs. Sift flour,
measure, and sift with baking powder, cinnamon, and salt. Add alternately
with fruit mixture to creamed sugar and shortening. Beat thoroughly. Pour
into well-oiled loaf pan. Bake in moderate oven (375 F) about 40 minutes.
Yields
6 Servings