THE NIGHT BEFORE:

2 c. boiling water poured over raisins and 4 tsp. baking soda
1/2 tsp. nutmeg
4 c. flour
1/2 tsp. ground cloves
1 tsp. cinnamon

NEXT MORNING ADD:

2 c. sugar
4 tbsp. oil
1/2 tsp. salt

Grease and flour two 9 x 5 inch loaf pans. Pour batter into two pans and bake at 375 degrees for one hour or until done. Cool before serving.