Dutch Sweet Bread(Koch) - cooking recipe

Ingredients

3 c. water
2 c. sugar
1/2 lb. raisins
2 Tbsp. butter or shortening
2 Tbsp. molasses
1 tsp. each: nutmeg, cinnamon, ground allspice, ground ginger
1/2 tsp. cloves
1 tsp. baking powder
1 tsp. baking soda
enough flour to make a stiff batter (at least 3 to 3 1/2 c. flour)

Preparation

Mix together and bring to a boil the water, raisins, butter, molasses and spices.
Simmer for 30 minutes.
Cool thoroughly.