1/2 c. sugar
1/2 c. molasses
2 c. buttermilk
2 tbsp. baking soda dissolved in 1 tbsp. hot water
1 c. white flour
2 c. graham flour
1/2 c. raisins
1/4 tsp. salt

Mix together sugar, molasses, and buttermilk. Add soda mixture and dry ingredients; beat well. Add raisins last; stir in.

Pour into greased and floured loaf pan. Bake 60 minutes at 350 degrees.