2 c. brown sugar
2 c. hot water
4 tbsp. shortening
1 pkg. seedless raisins
2 tsp. salt
2 tsp. cinnamon
2 tsp. cloves

Combine all of the above ingredients and boil for 5 minutes. Let cool then add 2 teaspoons of baking soda which has been dissolved in 1 tablespoon lukewarm water. Then add 3 cups flour; mix well. Pour into 2 greased pans (about the size of bread loaf pans). Bake at 300 degrees for 1 1/4 hours.