1 1/2 c. sugar
1/2 lb. lard (or Crisco)
2 c. cold coffee
1 tsp. allspice
1 tsp. cinnamon
1 tsp. cloves
1 tsp. salt
1 box raisins
Flour
Baking soda

Mix ingredients in order down to raisins. Boil 15 minutes (until raisins puff). Cool. Add 3 or 4 cups of flour to make a stiff batter. Add baking soda, one level teaspoon for each cup of flour used, mixed in a little water. Bake in greased loaf pans at 375 degrees almost an hour. Makes 2 to 3 loaves.