2 c. sugar
2 c. water
1 box raisins
2 tsp. cinnamon
2 tbsp. lard (Crisco or butter may be used)
3 c. flour
1 tsp. baking soda

Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Put first 5 ingredients in a pot and boil for 5 minutes. Cool. Add flour and baking soda. Pour batter into 2 well greased and floured loaf pans. Bake 45 to 50 minutes or until toothpick comes out clean. If top seems to be browning too quickly, place brown paper on top until done.