4 tbsp. lard
2 c. brown sugar
2 c. raisins
2 c. water
1 tsp. cinnamon
1 tsp. allspice
1 tsp. cloves
Salt

Boil the above ingredients 2 minutes and let cool.

Then add: 1 tsp. baking soda 2 tsp. baking powder

Bake in 2 loaf pans for 1 hour in moderate oven.