3 tbsp. Crisco
1/4 c. sugar
3/4 c. milk
4 tsp. baking powder
2 c. flour
1/2 tsp. salt
1 egg, well beaten

Cream Crisco, add sugar, then alternately milk and flour, sifted with baking powder and salt. Add well-beaten egg. Bake in hot well-greased gem cups, in a moderate to hot oven, about 400 degrees, for 30 minutes. Currants, dates, nuts or blueberries may be added. The dough is quite stiff so a large amount of fruit may be added without spoiling the texture. 2 pans.