This section is from the "The National Cook Book" book, by Marion Harland And Christine Terhune Herrick. Also available from Amazon: National Cook Book
One cupful of bread-dough which has had the second rising. One-half cupful of butter, or cottolene, melted ; one egg; one-half teaspoonful of soda dissolved in a little milk ; one-half teaspoon-ful of cinnamon and half as much nutmeg; one-half cupful of seeded and chopped raisins dredged with flour; one-half cupful of brown sugar.
Cream butter and shortening, beat in the egg, and work these into the risen dough; next the spices, the soda, and lastly, the fruit. Knead for two minutes, make into a loaf or into rolls, let them stand for half an hour, and bake in a moderate oven.
This is a Lancashire recipe.
 
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