1/4 c. butter, melted
1/2 c. sugar
2 tsp. cinnamon
2 1/2 c. sifted enriched flour
1 tsp. salt
1 1/4 tsp. baking soda
1/2 c. sugar
2 eggs
5 tbsp. white (distilled) vinegar plus milk to make 1 c. of liquid
1/4 c. melted shortening
1/2 c. raisins
1/4 c. chopped nuts

Combine butter, 1/2 cup sugar and cinnamon. Set aside. Sift flour, salt, soda and other 1/2 cup sugar into mixing bowl. Beat eggs. Add liquid; blend well. Then add shortening and raisins. Pour all at once into flour mixture and stir until flour is just dampened.

Spread 1/2 of batter in greased 8 x 8 x 2 inch baking pan; sprinkle with 1/2 the cinnamon mixture. Cover with remaining batter and draw knife through batter several times to distribute filling slightly. Sprinkle top with rest of cinnamon mixture and nuts. Bake in moderate oven (350 degrees) 45 minutes. Serve warm, cutting into squares. Makes 1 loaf.