Welsh Raisin Bread

Directions

1. 1
   Cover raisins with water and boil for 10 minutes.
2. 2
   Drain, reserving 1 cup of liquid and return to boiled raisins.
3. 3
   Add the shortening and set aside to cool.
4. 4
   When cool, add eggs.
5. 5
   Sift dry ingredients and add to raisin mixture.
6. 6
   Pour into 2 greased loaf pans and bake for 1 hour.
7. 7
   Turn out on rack to cool.
8. 8
   Can cut 20 to 22 slices.
9. 9
   Serve buttered.