1 c. honey
1 c. shortening
1 c. sugar
2 eggs
Juice & rind of 1/2 lemon
6 1/2 c. flour
2 tsp. baking powder
1 tsp. salt
1 tsp. baking soda

Cream honey, shortening and sugar. Add beaten eggs, lemon juice and rind. Add flour which has been sifted three times with baking powder, salt and soda. Roll dough quite thin, cut into strips about six inches long and three inches wide. Put filling in center of strip and lap sides over. Bake 15 minutes in a 400 degree oven. Cool. Cut into desired size.

FILLING:

4 c. figs, ground
1 c. honey
1/4 c. water
Juice of 1/2 lemon
Juice of 1/2 orange

Cook 15 minutes, stirring constantly. Cool before using.