1 c. raisins
1 c. sugar
1 c. water
1/2 c. shortening
1 tsp. cinnamon
1 tsp. nutmeg
1/4 tsp. salt
1/2 tsp. cloves

1 tsp. baking soda
1 beaten egg
2 1/2 c. flour
Chopped nuts

Bake at 350 degrees for 1 hour in large bread pan.