2 c. brown sugar
2 c. hot water
2 tbsp. shortening
1 tsp. salt
1 pkg. seedless raisins
1 tsp. cinnamon
1 tsp. cloves
3 c. bread flour
1 tsp. baking soda

Boil together the sugar, water, shortening, salt, raisins and spices for 5 minutes. When cold add the flour and the soda dissolved in a tablespoon of hot water. This makes 2 loaves. Bake about 45 minutes in a 325 degree oven.