Boiled Raisin Cake - cooking recipe

Ingredients

2 c. flour
1 c. sugar
1/4 c. shortening
1 tsp. soda
1 tsp. cinnamon
1 tsp. nutmeg or cloves or 1/2 tsp. of each
1 egg
1 1/2 c. raisins
1 c. chopped nuts
1 1/4 c. water

Preparation

Cover raisins with boiling water and simmer 10 minutes. Drain water into cup and use later.
(Try and have at least 3/4 cup, maybe 1 cup).