1/4 c., or more, sugar
3 1/2 c. flour
4 1/2 tsp. baking powder
1 tsp. salt
1 1/2 c. milk
1 egg
1 tbsp. melted butter
1 c. chopped raisins

Sift dry ingredients together, reserving a little flour. Add milk, egg and butter, beating mixture thoroughly.

Sift reserved flour over chopped raisins and stir these into mixture. Place into greased pan and let stand 20 minutes. Bake in moderate 350 degree oven for 45 minutes to 1 hour. Chopped dates or figs may be substituted for raisins.