1/2 c. shortening
1/2 c. sugar
1 egg
2 1/2 c. flour
1 1/2 tsp. baking soda
1 tsp. cinnamon
1 tsp. ginger
1/2 tsp. cloves
1/2 tsp. salt
1 c. molasses
1 c. hot water
1 c. raisins

Melt and cool shortening. Add sugar and egg; beat well. Sift together flour, baking soda, salt and spices. Combine molasses and hot water; add alternately with dry ingredients to first mixture. Stir in raisins. Use waxed paper to line a 9 x 9 x 2 inch pan. Bake at 350 degrees for 50 to 60 minutes.