3 cups sifted flour
2/3 cup granulated sugar
3 tsp baking powder
1 tsp salt
1 1/2 cups raisins
2 eggs
1 3/4 cups buttermilk
2 T melted margarine or butter

Sift all dry ingredients. Add raisins and mix. Beat egg lightly and add to buttermilk. Pour into dry ingredients and add shortening. Mix until moistened. Bake at 350 degrees for 1 hour for a large loaf. If using small loaf pans check with toothpick at 45 minutes. Let cool 1 hour before slicing.

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