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.
"For the bread of God is that which comes down out of heaven, and gives life to the world." (John 6:33)
