Bishop'S Bread - cooking recipe

Ingredients

2 1/2 c. sifted flour
2 c. brown sugar
1/2 tsp. salt
1/2 c. Crisco shortening
1 tsp. baking powder
1 tsp. cinnamon
1 egg
1/2 tsp. baking soda
3/4 c. sour milk

Preparation

Mix flour, sugar, salt and Crisco.
Save 2/3 cup for 2 tops. To the remaining mixture, add baking powder, cinnamon, egg, soda and sour milk.
Beat briskly or use a mixer for 2 minutes, until batter is smooth.
Add 1/4 cup raisins to each and chopped nuts, if desired.
Pour into two 8-inch pans.
Scatter crumbs over tops and extra cinnamon.
Bake for 25 to 30 minutes in a 400\u00b0 oven.