Mrs. Lillie Thompson'S Steamed Fig Pudding - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 c. sugar
1/4 c. shortening
2 c. flour
1 egg
1/2 tsp. vanilla
4 tsp. baking powder
1/8 tsp. salt
1 c. milk
1 1/2 c. chopped figs or dates

Preparation

Cream shortening.
Add sugar slowly, beating well.
Add egg and vanilla; mix well.
Add sifted dry ingredients alternately with milk.
Add figs or dates.
Pour into greased pan and steam 2 hours.
Serve with sauce.