1 c. sugar
1/2 c. milk
1 egg
1/2 tsp. baking soda
1 tsp. nutmeg
1 c. raisins
1/2 c. shortening
1/2 c. molasses
1 3/4 c. flour
1 tsp. cloves
1 tsp. cinnamon

Beat shortening and sugar together. Add milk, molasses and egg. Mix well. Sift dry ingredients together. Then add to mixture and blend. Add raisins. Bake in greased loaf pan at 350 degrees for approximately 30 minutes.