Preparation:
Mix fruits and peels, dates, apricots, figs, raisins, almonds, and coconut.
Sift together flour, baking powder, and salt; sprinkle 1/2 cup over fruit
mixture, mixing well. Thoroughly cream shortening, sugar, and flavoring;
add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each. Add dry ingredients to
creamed mixture alternately with pineapple juice, beating well after each
addition. Add- 'fruit mixture, stirring until well mixed. Line two 8 1/2x4
1/2x2 1/2 inch loaf pans with paper, allowing 1/2 inch to-extend above all
sides of pan. (Or bake in smaller pans.) Pour batter into pans, filling 3/4
full. Bake in very slow oven (275ΓΈ) 2 1/2 hours or till done. (Have pan of
water on bottom shelf of oven while baking.) Makes about 5 pound |
