1 c. scalded milk
2 tbsp. sugar
1 tbsp. salt
1 1/2 tbsp. shortening
1 well beaten egg
1/4 tsp. allspice
1 yeast cake
1 c. lukewarm water
6 1/2 c. flour
2 c. grated raw carrots
1 c. raisins
1 tsp. cinnamon
1/4 tsp. cloves

Mix together milk, sugar, salt and shortening. Cool to lukewarm and add egg, blending thoroughly. Add yeast cake which has been softened in the lukewarm water. Add flour, carrots, raisins and spices and mix thoroughly. Knead dough for about 10 minutes and place in greased bowl. Allow to rise for about 1/2 hour. Shape into 2 loaves and let stand about 1 hour. Bake in hot oven. If loaves get too brown, cover with brown paper.