1 c. raisins
1 c. suet (cut fine)
3/4 c. nuts
1/2 c. white sugar
2 tsp. Brer Rabbit syrup
1 pinch salt
1 tsp. cinnamon
1 c. buttermilk or strong coffee
1 tsp. baking soda

Dissolve in hot water or hot coffee, flour to stiffen, about 5 cups flour. Boil in cheese cloth (doubled up, 2 hours). Tie top, leave room to expand. (can use fruit cake fruit optional.) Take out and let dry.

BUTTERSCOTCH FOR OVER TOP:

1 c. brown sugar
1 1/2 c. water

Thicken with cornstarch. Take off stove and add 1 teaspoon vanilla.