1 lb. raisins
2 c. water
1 tbsp. baking soda
1 tsp. cloves
1/2 tsp. nutmeg
1 tsp. cinnamon
1/2 tsp. salt
4 c. flour
2 c. sugar
3/4 c. butter
1 c. chopped nuts

Simmer raisins in water 15 minutes. Cool. Add more water to make 2 cups liquid. Add soda then add remaining ingredients. Pour into greased 9"x13" pan. Bake at 350 degrees for 50 minutes.