1 c. all-purpose flour
1/2 tsp. salt
1 tsp. baking soda
2 c. whole wheat flour
1 1/2 c. raisins (seedless)
1 c. molasses
1 1/2 c. sour milk or buttermilk

Sift all-purpose flour, then measure. Add salt and baking soda and sift again. Add whole wheat flour and raisins. Mix together molasses and sour milk or buttermilk and add to dry ingredients. Beat until smooth.

Pour into 3 well-greased cans (Campbell's soup cans work very well). Fill cans 2/3 full. Cover top of cans with a double thickness of waxed paper and tie securely with string.

Add 2 cups of water to bottom of steamer or large pot with a tight-fitting cover. Place cans on a rack. Place cover on steamer or pot and steam for about 3 hours. Cool and then remove loaves from can.