SugarPlum Loaf
3/4 cup scalded milk
1/2 cup shortening
1/2 cup sugar
2 eggs
1 cake compressed yeast
2 tablespoons lukewarm water
5 cups sifted enriched flour
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup seedless raisins
1/2 cup chopped walnuts
1/2 chopped citron any Citrus
1/2 cup chopped candied cherries
Cool scalded milk to Luke warm
Cream together shortening and sugar
Beat eggs and add
Dissolve yeast in Luke warm water
Add with milk to creamed mixture.
Add 1 cup flour and mix well
Cover and let rise in warm place until doubled
Add salt, raisins chopped nuts, citron and cherries.
Gradually add remaining flour and knead on lightly floured board until thoroughly mixed.
Place in greased round pan 8 inches in diameter and 3 inches high.
Cover and let rise in warm place until doubled in size
Bake in moderate oven 350F for 1 hour and 15 minutes
Remove from pan and cool on wire rack
If desired spread with confectioners sugar icing
Makes 1 loaf
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