3 c. flour
1/2 c. chopped nuts
1/2 c. raisins
1 c. gum drops, cut up
1 1/2 c. milk
1 tsp. vanilla
3/4 c. sugar
3 1/2 tsp. baking powder
1 tsp. salt
1 egg, beaten
2 tbsp. melted shortening

Sift flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt together into a bowl. Stir in the nuts, raisins, and gum drops. Blend egg with the melted shortening, milk, and vanilla. Add this to the dry ingredients and stir until moist. Pour into loaf pan which has been rubbed with shortening and floured lightly. Bake in a preheated oven at 350 degrees for about 1 hour. Cool and slice.