Ingredients:

  Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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   1      lb.           dried figs or 2 lbs. fresh figs
   1      cup           sugar
   1      cup           water (1 c. for dried figs -- 1/2 c. for fresh)
     1/2  cup           butter -- room temp.
   1      cup           sugar
   1                    egg
   1      tbl.          cream or milk
     1/2  teas.         vanilla
     1/2  teas.         salt
   1      teas.         baking powder
   1 3/4  cup           flour

Preparation:

Dice figs, soak in water 1 hour. Add sugar and cook on medium heat until of thin jam consistency. Beat sugar, butter, egg, milk and vanilla until well blended. Add dry ingredients. Mix well and refrigerate for 1 hour . Place 1/2 on well floured dough cloth; knead about 6 times. Roll out to 1/4" thick. Line 13 x 9" glass dish; cover with figs. Roll remaining dough, cover figs. Cook at 350' 30 minutes. Let cool and cut into square