Amount
Ingredient
Preparation



1/3
cup
shortening





1 1/3
cups
sugar





2 1/2
cups
flour





4
teaspoons
baking powder





1/2
teaspoon
salt





1/2
teaspoon
nutmeg





1/2
teaspoon
cinnamon





1
cup
water





1
cup
raisins

 Beat shortening for 3 seconds.

Add sugar and beat till ight and fluffy and well combined.

Add the dry ingredients alternately with the water, a little at a time, beating well after each addition.

Finally mix in the raisins.

Bake in a large greased loaf pan for 45 minutes at 325F.