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2 c. sugar
3/4 c. shortening
3 eggs
1 1/2 c. mashed avocado
2 2/3 c. sifted flour
3/4 c. sour milk
3/4 c. chopped nuts 
3/4 c. raisins
1/2 c. chopped dates
3/4 tsp. allspice
3/4 tsp. cinnamon
3/4 tsp. salt
1 1/2 tsp. soda   

 Cream shortening and sugar till light and fluffy.  Add 1 egg at a time, beating well. Mix in avocado. Mix flour and soda; add to avocado mixture. Stir in rest of ingredients. Mix together 1 teaspoon cinnamon and 1/4 sugar. Sprinkle over bread. Bake 1 hour at *350. Makes 2 loaves.