Irish Soda Bread

This recipe is from Mildred E. Foley aka "Granny Violets" to her midwest grandchildren, Carole, Peter, Paul, Kathie and Patrick. 

1/2 cup shortening (Crisco)
1 cup sugar
1/2 teaspoon salt
3 cups flour
3 teaspoons salt
3 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon nutmeg
2 teaspoons caraway seeds
1 scant cup raisins

Mix in 1 1/2 cups milk.  Batter will be thick and sticky.  Bake one hour at
350 degrees.  Makes 1 large loaf pan or 2 small loaf pans.