Instructions: Preheat oven @325 degrees. In a saucepan, combine raisins, sugar, water, shortening and salt.

Simmer for five minutes and cool. Add flour, cinnamon, cloves and baking soda. Beat until smooth and pour into two greased loaf pans.

Bake for 50 - 60 minutes, or until toothpick inserted in center comes out clean.

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