I grew up with my Grandma Mitchell’s irresistible plum bread. We slathered it with butter and ate it with cottage cheese and fresh fruit for a simple breakfast. It still always makes an appearance during the holidays!
Ingredients
- 1 cup pitted dried plums (prunes), coarsely chopped
- 3/4 cup water
- 2 tablespoons plus 3/4 cup sugar, divided
- 2 tablespoons shortening
- 1 large egg, room temperature
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 2 tablespoons coarse sugar
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