From: marthahs@ix.netcom.com (Martha Sheppard ) Date: Mon, 22 Apr 1996 17:31:54 -0700 Beat shortening for 30 seconds. Add sugar & beat till ight & fluffy & well combined. Add the dry ingredients alternately with the water, a little at a time, beating well after each addition. Finally mix in the raisins. Bake in a large greased loaf pan for 45 minutes at 325F. Posted by Mark Satterly in Intercook MAPLE FROSTING: In saucepan cook 1-1/4 cups pure maple syrup to soft ball stage (238). Gradually add the hot maple syrup to 2 stiffly beaten egg whites, beating constantly with electric mixer. Stir in 1/4 cup sifted powdered sugar and beat till well blended. MC-RECIPE@MASTERCOOK.COM MASTERCOOK RECIPES LIST SERVER MC-RECIPE DIGEST V1 #55 From the MasterCook recipe list. Downloaded from G Internet, G Internet.