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.
"But He answered and said, "It is written, 'MAN SHALL NOT LIVE ON BREAD ALONE, BUT ON EVERY WORD THAT PROCEEDS OUT OF THE MOUTH OF GOD.'" (Matthew 4:4)
