->Raisin 01 <-

1 cup raisins

1/2 cup margarine or lard

1 cup sugar

1 1/2 cups cold water

1/2 tsp ground nutmeg

1/2 tsp ground cloves

1 tsp salt

1/2 cup nuts, optional

2 cups flour

1 tsp baking powder

1 tsp soda, dissolved in water

Boil raisins, margarine, sugar, water, spices, salt, and nuts for 5 minutes; let cool. Add flour, baking powder and soda to pan;

beat with beaters until well mixed. Pour batter into a greased

13x9x2-inch baking pan. Bake at

350 degrees for minutes. Note: This recipe may be doubled satisfactorily.