2 c. buttermilk
1 c. shortening
3 c. brown sugar
1 lb. raisins
2 c. black walnuts
3 eggs
1/2 tsp. baking soda
1 tsp. cinnamon
3/4 tsp. nutmeg
5 c. flour

Cream shortening, brown sugar and eggs. In separate bowl mix all dry ingredients (except baking soda - add soda to buttermilk, also put nuts and raisins in a little flour to coat).

Alternate buttermilk and dry ingredients until mixed. Add to cream mixture and blend. Add flour coated nuts and raisins. Mix by hand really good. Bake in 3 greased loaf pans at 300 degrees for 1 hour or until done.