2 c. flour
2 c. yellow cornmeal
2 tsp. baking soda
1 tsp. salt
1 1/3 c. milk
1 1/2 c. buttermilk
3/4 c. molasses
3/4 c. raisins

Grease 2 (1 pound) coffee cans. In large bowl, sift flour, cornmeal, soda, and salt. In small bowl, combine milk, buttermilk, and molasses. Gradually add milk mixture to flour mixture and beat with spoon until well combined. Stir in raisins. Pour mixture into coffee cans, filling each about 2/3 full. Tightly tie pieces of heavy foil over top of each can. Place cans on rack in deep kettle. Add boiling water to kettle to come halfway up sides of cans. Cover kettle. Steam 2 1/2 to 3 hours. Add more boiling water as necessary. Remove cans to wire rack and cool 5 minutes. Remove loaves and cut in slices. Serve hot.