1 1/2 c. brown sugar
1/2 c. shortening
2 eggs, well beaten
1 c. sour milk
1 tsp. cinnamon
1 tsp. nutmeg
1/2 tsp. cloves
1/2 tsp. salt
1/2 tsp. baking soda
2 tsp. baking powder
2 3/4 c. flour
1 c. raisins, dredged in 2 tbsp. of the flour

Cream brown sugar, shortening, eggs and sour milk. Blend well. Add cinnamon, nutmeg, cloves, salt, baking soda, baking powder and flour. Add last, raisins. Pour into well oiled loaf pan. Bake in moderate oven 375 degrees for 40 to 50 minutes.