Norwegian Christmas Bread
["1/2 c. shortening", "4 c. sifted flour", "4 rounded tsp. baking powder", "2 c. raisins, chopped", "1/2 small container mixed fruit (1/2 pineapple; 1/2 cherry)", "1 1/2 c. milk", "2 eggs", "1 tsp. cardamon", "1 1/2 c. sugar"]
["Cream shortening and sugar; add eggs.", "Sift cardamon, flour and baking powder together (save out a small amount to mix with raisins and fruit).", "Add to mixture, alternating the flour and milk.", "Mix raisins and fruits with flour; add to total mixture. Put into 1 large loaf pan or divide between 2 small loaf pans. Bake at 375\u00b0 for 10 minutes, then 350\u00b0 for 40 minutes."]
["shortening", "flour", "baking powder", "raisins", "mixed fruit", "milk", "eggs", "cardamon", "sugar"]