INGREDIENTS:
DOUGH
4cupsall-purpose flour
1½tablespoonsbaking powder
¼teaspoonsalt
½cupsugar
1cupvegetable shortening
1egg
1tablespoonvanilla extract
½cupmilk
FILLING
1cupdried figs
1cupdried dates(pitted)
¾cupraisins
½cupwalnuts(chopped or ground in food processor)
½teaspoonground cinnamon
¼cuphoney
¼cuporange marmalade
ICING
2cupspowdered sugar
1teaspoonvanilla extract
4tablespoonsmilk(approximately)
Colored sprinkles
(optional)
US CUSTOMARY - METRIC
DIRECTIONS:
Sift flour, baking powder, and salt in a large mixing bowl. Whisk in the sugar and combine well.
Cut in the shortening with a fork or pastry blender and work the mixture until it looks like cornmeal.
In a separate bowl whisk together the egg, vanilla, and milk.
Add the egg mixture to the flour mixture and mix with an electric mixer for a full 3 minutes. Dough will be soft.
Remove the dough from the mixer and knead by hand for 5 minutes.
Divide the dough into 4 equal pieces, wrap each with plastic wrap, and refrigerate for at least 45 minutes.
To make the filling, grind figs, dates, and raisins in a food processor until coarse.
Place fig, date, and raisin mixture in a bowl. Add the remaining ingredients and mix well. Mixture will be thick. Set aside.
