1 lb. raisins
1/2 c. lard or other
2 c. sugar
1 tsp. cinnamon
2 1/2 c. water
1 tsp. nutmeg
1 tsp. salt
1 tbsp. baking soda
4 c. flour
1 c. cold water

Cook raisins in 2 1/2 cups of water. When soft, add 1 cup cold water. Cream shortening and sugar; add raisins, then everything else in mixing bowl. Bake 45 minutes at 350 degrees.