1 1/2 c. shortening
1 c. sugar
4 eggs
1 c. molasses
1 c. sour milk
2 tsp. baking soda
4 c. flour
2 tsp. ginger
1 tsp. salt
3/4 tsp. allspice
1/2 tsp. cinnamon
3/4 c. raisins

Sift dry ingredients together. Blend eggs, sugar, shortening, and molasses. Add dry ingredients with milk. Cover and refrigerate until baking. Keeps 3 weeks, or can be baked all at once. Put in greased muffin tins. Bake for 20-25 minutes at 375 degrees. Makes 5-6 dozen.