| 2 1/2 Cups flour | 1 1/4 Cups Sugar |
| 3 /2 tsp baking Powder | 1 tsp salt |
| 1 tsp nutmeg | 1 tsp cinnamon |
| 1/2 tsp cloves | 1/2 tsp allspice |
| 3/4 cup Shortening | 1 cup raisins |
| 1 cup milk or buttermilk | 1 egg beaten |
- Heat oven to 375F.
- Grease a square 9x9in pan.
- Mix dry ingredients well in bowl.
- Cut shortening till it looks like oatmeal.
- Set aside 1 cup for top.
- Add raisins.
- Mix milk and egg
- Stir in dry ingredients until just a little moist.
- Pour into pan.
- Sprinkle reserved mixture over top.
- Bake 40-45 minutes.
- Serve warm.