1 1/2 c Brown sugar 1/2 c Shortening
2 Eggs, well beaten 1 ts Nutmeg
1 ts Cinnamon 1/2 ts Cloves
1 c Sour milk 1/2 ts Baking soda
2 ts Baking powder 1/2 ts Salt
1 c Raisins 2 3/4 c Flour
Cream shortening and sugar. Add eggs. Beat thoroughly. Sift flour,
measure, and sift with spices, salt, baking powder, and baking soda.
Combine sifted dry ingredients and milk alternately with creamed
sugar and shortening. Beat thoroughly. Add raisins which have been
dredged in 2 tablespoons of the flour. Pour into well-oiled loaf
pan. Bake in moderate oven (375 F) 40-50 minutes. If desired 1 1/2
cups soy or lima bean flour may be substituted for 1 1/2 cups white
flour. The Household Searchlight
Yields
6 servings
