1 c. sugar
1 tsp. cinnamon
1/2 tsp. salt
1/2 tsp. baking powder
1 c. raisins
1/2 c. nuts
1/2 c. shortening
1/2 tsp. nutmeg
2 c. flour
1 tsp. baking soda
1 c. hot water

Dissolve soda in hot water. Stew raisins in 1/2 cup water 2 minutes. Combine sugar, shortening, cinnamon, and nutmeg. Add flour, salt, and baking powder. Add stewed raisins and water, lastly add soda water. Bake in 325 degree oven for 25 to 30 minutes.