2 c. all purpose flour
3 tsp. baking powder
1/4 tsp. baking soda
1 1/2 tsp. salt
3/4 c. sugar
1/3 c. spry or other shortening
1 egg, beaten
3/4 c. milk
1/4 c. orange juice
1 tbsp. grated orange rind
1/2 c. dates, ground
1/2 c. dried ground apricots
1/2 c. nut meats, chopped

Sift dry ingredients. Use 1/2 flour and blend with fruits, cut in shortening, add egg, milk, orange juice rind, nuts, and fruits. Add remaining flour.

Bake in greased pan 9 x 5 x 3, 350 degrees for 1 1/4 hours.