1t. baking soda dissolved in 1/2c. boiling water
1T. margarine
1c. sugar
1t. salt
1t. nutmeg
1t. cinnamon
1/2t. cloves
2c. flour
1/2c. chopped nuts (optional)
In a saucepan, bring 1c. water to a boil. Add raisins and boil for 15 min. Remove from heat and add 1/4c. cold water and baking soda mixture to raisins. Let raisins cool. In a mixing bowl, cream together the margarine, sugar, salt, nutmeg, cinnamon, and cloves. Add the raisins (with the water) to the creamed spice mixture and mix well. Gradually stir in flour and nuts. Pour into a greased loaf pan (bread pan) and bake at 300℉ for 1 hour to 1 hour and 15 min. or until toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. Makes 1 loaf pan or 18 cupcakes. For cupcakes, bake for 30-35 min. or until toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
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