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Prep Time: 0 Minutes Cook Time: 0 Minutes |
Ready In: 0 Minutes Servings: 2 |
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Ingredients:
2 (8-ounce) packages pitted prunes, chopped |
4 cups water |
2 cups sugar |
3/4 cup lard |
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon |
1 teaspoon ground cloves |
1/2 teaspoon salt |
4 cups sifted all-purpose flour |
2 teaspoons baking soda |
2 eggs, beaten |
Directions:
1. Combine prunes and water in a large bowl; cover and refrigerate overnight. Drain prunes, reserving 2 cups liquid.
2. Combine prunes, reserved liquid, sugar, lard, spices, and salt in a large saucepan. Cook over medium heat, stirring occasionally, 10 minutes or until lard melts. Remove from heat, and let cool.
3. Sift together flour and soda in a medium mixing bowl; add prune mixture and eggs, stirring just until dry ingredients are moistened.
4. Pour batter into 2 greased 9- x 5- x 3-inch loaf pans. Bake at 350° for 1 hour or until a wooden pick inserted in center comes out clean. Cool in pans 10 minutes; remove from pans, and cool completely on wire racks.
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