2 c. all-purpose flour
2 tsp. baking powder
1 tsp. ginger
1/2 tsp. spice
1/4 c. (1/2 stick) butter
1 c. sugar (half white, half brown)
1 egg
1 c. milk
1 c. raisins, currants or chopped dates

Sift first four ingredients together. Cream butter and sugar together. Beat egg and add to butter mixture. Add alternately milk and flour mixture, stirring well. Add fruit of choice. Grease and flour 2 small loaf pans. Bake at 325°F for 50-60 minutes.