Ingredients

1 C. chopped figs
1 C. raisins
1 C. boiling water
1/2 C. shortening
1 C. brown sugar
2 tsp. baking powder
2 tsp. cinnamon
2 eggs, well beaten
2 C. flour

Cooking Instructions

Pour the 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) about 40 minutes.
 
 
"I have heard the grumblings of the sons of Israel; speak to them, saying, 'At twilight you shall eat meat, and in the morning you shall be filled with bread; and you shall know that I am the LORD your God.'" (Exodus 16: