5 c. flour
1 c. sugar
Dash of salt
1 tsp. baking soda
6 tsp. baking powder
1 1/2 c. raisins
1 1/2 pt. buttermilk, 3 c.

Mix all. Place in greased loaf pan or iron skillet, (preferred.) Bake at 400 degrees for 15 minutes, then decrease to 300 degrees, continue baking for 1 hour.