1 c. water
2 c. raisins

Boil 5 minutes.

Add:

1 c. shortening
2 c. sugar
3 eggs beaten
1 tsp. vanilla

Sift and Add:

4 c. flour
2 tsp. baking powder
1 tsp. baking soda
Salt (optional)
1 1/2 tsp. cinnamon
1/4 tsp. nutmeg
1/4 tsp. allspice

Boil water and raisins 5 minutes. Add second list. Sift third list and add. Bake at 375 degrees for 10 minutes.

Good and easy to do for busy modern people.