David'S Corn Bread

Name: David'S Corn Bread
Ingredients: 1 1/2 c. flour; 3 c. corn meal; 1 c. sugar; 1/2 tsp. salt; 1 c. milk; 1 tsp. baking soda; 3/4 c. melted shortening; 3 beaten eggs; 1 c. hot water; 1 tsp. baking powder; 4 lb. unpeeled figs (ripe, but firm); 3 1/2 lb. sugar; 2 lemons, de-seeded and chopped

13 ingredients

7 steps

Ingredients

1 1/2 c. flour
3 c. corn meal
1 c. sugar
1/2 tsp. salt
1 c. milk
1 tsp. baking soda
3/4 c. melted shortening
3 beaten eggs
1 c. hot water
1 tsp. baking powder
4 lb. unpeeled figs (ripe, but firm)
3 1/2 lb. sugar
2 lemons, de-seeded and chopped

Directions

1

Wash the figs in lukewarm water.
2

Discard water.
3

Leave the skins on the fruit and a short portion of the stem so the juices remain inside the fig.
4

(This procedure also helps figs retain their shape throughout cooking.)
5

Place the figs inside a large bowl or pot filled with the sugar.
6

Let stand for at least 24 hours.
7

(Figs make their own juices, somewhat like strawberries.)