Bishop Louis E. Gelineau English Tea Cake - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 lb. white raisins
2 Tbsp. milk
small amount of water
3/4 lb. butter or margarine
1 1/2 c. granulated sugar
4 c. flour
4 eggs
1 tsp. baking powder
pinch of salt

Preparation

Mix raisins, milk and enough water to barely cover in a saucepan.
Boil for 5 minutes.
Drain and allow to cool.