Norwegian Christmas Bread - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1/2 c. shortening
4 c. sifted flour
4 rounded tsp. baking powder
2 c. raisins, chopped
1/2 small container mixed fruit (1/2 pineapple; 1/2 cherry)
1 1/2 c. milk
2 eggs
1 tsp. cardamon
1 1/2 c. sugar

Preparation

Cream shortening and sugar; add eggs.
Sift cardamon, flour and baking powder together (save out a small amount to mix with raisins and fruit).
Add to mixture, alternating the flour and milk.
Mix raisins and fruits with flour; add to total mixture. Put into 1 large loaf pan or divide between 2 small loaf pans. Bake at 375\u00b0 for 10 minutes, then 350\u00b0 for 40 minutes.