Depression Cake
Ingredients
2 C. brown sugar
2 C. hot water
2 Tbsp. shortening
1 tsp. salt
1 tsp. soda
1 pack seedless raisins
1 tsp. cinnamon
1 tsp. cloves
3 C. flour; sifted
1 tsp. hot water
Cooking Instructions
Boil together sugar, water, shortening, salt, raisins, and spices. When cold, add flour plus soda dissolved in 1 tsp. hot water. This makes 2 loaves, bread pan size. Bake in 325 oven, 45 minutes. Be sure to grease pan.
"Eat anything that is sold in the meat market without asking questions for conscience' sake;" (1Corinthians 10:25)
