GIFT OF THE MAGI BREAD

1/2 c. butter or margarine
1 c. granulated sugar
2 eggs
1 tsp. vanilla
2 c. all-purpose flour
1 tsp. baking soda
Pinch of salt
1 c. mashed bananas (3 bananas)
1 (11 oz.) can mandarin orange segments, drained
1 (6 oz.) pkg. chocolate pieces
1 c. shredded coconut
2/3 c. sliced almonds
1/2 c. chopped maraschino cherries
1/2 c. chopped dried figs
Confectioners' sugar

Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Cream butter or margarine with granulated sugar. Add eggs and vanilla; beat until fluffy. Sift flour with baking soda and salt; add alternately with mashed banana. Stir in mandarin oranges, chocolate pieces, coconut, 1/2 cup sliced almonds, cherries, and figs. Pour into 2 greased 7 1/2 x 3 3/4 inch loaf pans. Sprinkle remaining sliced almonds over tops. Bake in a 350 degree oven for 1 to 1 1/4 hours. When cool, sieve confectioners' sugar over the tops. Makes 2 loaves.