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Raisin Bread

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Raisin Bread---- makes two large loaves

Sift together & set aside:

4 cups flour
1 tsp nutmeg
1/2 tsp cloves
1/4 tsp salt
2 tsp Baking soda
1 tsp cinnamon

Bring to a boil & cook for 5 minutes then cool:

2 cups seedless raisins
2 cups water

Cream together:

3/4 cups shortening
2 cups sugar
1 egg
1/2 tsp vanilla

Gradually add cooled raisins and water to creamed mixture. Beat well. Gradually add dry ingredients mixing well after each addition. Pour mixture into 2 well greased loaf pans. Bake at 350 degrees for 1 hour or until done.