4 c. flour
2 c. sugar
1 tsp. nutmeg
1 tsp. cinnamon
1 lb. raisins
2 c. water
1 tsp. salt
2 tsp. baking soda
1/2 tsp. cloves
1 c. chopped nuts
1/2 c. lard

Steam raisins for 15 minutes in 2 cups of water. Remove from stove and add 1/2 cup of lard, 2 cups of cold water. Cool and add to dry ingredients. Stir by hand. Bake in 9 x 13 inch pan or 2 bread pans. Bake at 350 degrees for 1 hour.