Schnitzbrod German Christmas Bread(Makes 4 Loaves) - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1/2 lb. prunes (1 c.)
water
3 cakes yeast
1 tsp. sugar
flour
1 heaping c. brown sugar
1/2 c. Crisco
1 c. raisins
1 c. chopped black walnuts
2 Tbsp. anise seed
2 Tbsp. cinnamon
1 tsp. each: salt and flour

Preparation

Optional:
Candied fruits and peels, dried apricots, etc., may be added to suit individual tastes.