1/3 cup shortening
1 1/3 cup sugar
2 1/2 cups white flour
4 tsp. baking powder
1/2 tsp. salt
1/2 tsp. nutmeg
1/2 tsp. cinnamon
1 cup water
1 cup raisins

Beat shortening for 30 seconds. Add sugar & beat till light & fluffy & well combined. Add the dry ingredients alternately with the water, a little at a time, beating well after each addition. Finally mix in the raisins. Bake in a large greased loaf pan for 45 minutes at 325°F.