1 lb. dried figs or 2 lbs. fresh figs
1 c. sugar
1/2 or 1 c. water (1 c. for dried figs; 1/2 c. for fresh)
1/2 c. butter, room temp.
1 c. sugar
1 egg
1 tbsp. cream or milk
1/2 tsp. vanilla
1/2 tsp. salt
1 tsp. baking powder
1 3/4 c. flour

Dice figs and soak in water for 1 hour. Add sugar and cook on medium heat until of thin jam consistency. Beat sugar, butter, egg, milk and vanilla until well blended. Add dry ingredients. Mix well, refrigerate 1 hour.

Place half on well floured dough cloth; knead about 6 times. Roll out to 1/4 inch thick. Line bottom of 13 x 9 inch glass dish; cover with figs. Roll remaining dough and cover figs. Cook at 350 degrees for 30 minutes.