One-half cup of shortening.

Beat to thoroughly mix and then add

Four cups of whole-wheat flour,

Three cups of bran,

One and one-half cups of white flour,

Two teaspoons of baking powder.

Beat hard to mix and then pour into two well-greased and floured loaf-shaped pans and spread evenly. Let stand for ten minutes and then bake in a moderate oven for forty minutes. One-half package of seeded raisins or three-quarters cup of finely chopped nuts may be added to one loaf for variety. Use when one day old.

BUTTERMILK CUSTARD

Place in a mixing bowl

Yolk of one egg,