2 c. brown sugar
1 c. shortening
3 eggs
4 c. bread flour
1/2 tsp. cinnamon
1 tsp. baking soda
3/4 tsp. salt

Cream shortening and sugar. Add well beaten eggs. Sift flour with cinnamon, soda, and salt. Add creamed mixture. Divide dough in half. Roll each half 1/4 inch thick. Cover with following filling and roll like jelly roll.

FILLING:

1 (8 oz.) pkg. dates, raisins, or figs, cut in sm. pieces
1/2 c. sugar
1/2 c. water
1/2 c. nuts