2 cups hot water
2 tablespoons lard (or margarine)
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon ground cloves
1/2 package seedless raisins
Boil all the above ingredients for 5 minutes after they begin to bubble. When cold, add:
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon hot water
3 cups flour
Thoroughly beat all ingredients together and pour into 2 loaf pans. Bake in pre-heated 350-degree oven for 25 - 30 minutes.