1/2 c. shortening
1 c. sugar
1 tsp. salt
1/8 tsp. cloves
1 tsp. cinnamon
Bit of nutmeg
1 c. raisins
1 tsp. baking soda
1 c. cold applesauce
1 3/4 c. flour

Grease and flour loaf pan. Soak raisins in hot water, to cover for 10 minutes. Cream together the shortening and sugar. Add salt, cinnamon, cloves, nutmeg and raisins (drained).

Dissolve 1 teaspoon baking soda in a bit of hot water and stir in 1 cup cold applesauce. Let foam; beat well and add the flour. Stir all together thoroughly.

Pour into prepared loaf pan. Bake in 350 degree oven for 1 hour, or until it tests done.