2 c. flour
1 tbsp. baking powder
1/2 tsp. salt
3/4 c. sugar
1/4 c. shortening
3/4 c. crushed pineapple, drained
1 1/2 tsp. vanilla
2 eggs
1 c. dates, chopped
1 c. coconut
1/2 c. nuts, chopped

Mix well (for 2 minutes) everything but fruit. Then fold in the fruit and nuts. Bake for 1 1/2 hours at 325 degrees. Makes 1 loaf.

Thicken pineapple juice and spoon as sauce over bread for dessert.