4 c. flour
6 tsp. baking powder
1 tsp. salt
1/2 tsp. baking soda
6 tbsp. sugar
10 tbsp. butter
1 c. raisins
1 tbsp. caraway seeds
2 c. buttermilk

Sift all dry ingredients together. Work shortening into flour until crumb-like texture. Add raisins and caraway seeds. Add buttermilk; mix only until blended. Separate dough into 2 parts.

Place into greased loaf pans. Brush with a little milk for browning. Bake at 400 degrees for 25 minutes or until toothpick comes out clean.