Fig Bread

1/2 c Figs

1/2 c Raisins

2 tb Shortening

1 c Honey

1 ea Egg

2 1/2 c Flour

1/2 ts Salt

1 ts Baking powder

1/2 ts Baking soda

3/4 c Sweet milk

1/4 c Sour milk

1 c Nuts

Cut raisins and figs in small pieces. Cream shortening and honey well, add beaten egg. Sift dry ingredients together. Reserve a little to flour fruits and nuts. Add alternately with milk, add nuts and fruit. Bake in moderate oven 325 F. 1 hour and 10 minutes. Source: Mrs. Ida L. Doenges, Sharon Grange, Putnam County, OH