Prune Loaves

Directions

1. 1
   In small saucepan, combine water and snipped prunes; bring to boil.
2. 2
   Cover and simmer 3 minutes.
3. 3
   Drain reserving 1/3 cup liquid. Set aside.
4. 4
   Cream together sugar and shortening until fluffy; beat in egg.
5. 5
   Combine buttermilk and reserved prune liquid.
6. 6
   Stir together thoroughly all-purpose flour, whole wheat flour, baking soda, salt and baking powder.
7. 7
   Add to creamed mixture alternating with buttermilk mixture.
8. 8
   Fold in cooked prunes.
9. 9
   Bake in two 7 1/2 x 3 1/2 x 2-inch loaf pans (greased).
10. 10
    Bake at 350° about 1 hour. Cool 10 minutes in pans; remove to wire racks.