Prune Bread

Directions

1. 1
   Soak prunes in cold water 2 hours; drain.
2. 2
   Pit prunes; chop.
3. 3
   Add boiling water; let stand 5 minutes.
4. 4
   Sift to-gether flour, sugar, salt and soda.
5. 5
   Add prune mixture.
6. 6
   Beat egg and add.
7. 7
   Add salad oil or melted crisco.
8. 8
   Pour into greased loaf pan and bake in 325F (160C) oven 1 hour.
9. 9
   Remove from pan and cool on rack.