1/2 c. seedless raisins
1/2 c. butter
1/2 c. sugar
1 egg
1/2 c. corn syrup
1 c. buttermilk or sour milk
2 1/4 c. whole wheat flour
1 tsp. baking soda
1 tsp. salt

Pour boiling water over raisins to plump them; drain well. Cream butter and sugar; beat in egg, corn syrup and milk. Mix together flour, soda and salt. Stir into batter along with raisins. Pour into a well-greased 5 x 9 inch loaf pan. Bake at 350 degrees for 55 to 60 minutes.