FIG ENVELOPES

Sift together flour, baking powder, salt and sugar; add shortening and rub in very lightly; add slowly enough milk to form stiff dough. Roll out ¼ inch thick on floured board, handling as little as possible; cut into squares and on each piece put one tablespoon of fig; brush edges of dough with cold milk; fold like envelope and press edges together; brush tops with egg beaten with one tablespoon milk and one teaspoon sugar. Bake about 20 minutes in hot oven.