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Preheat oven 350°.
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Grease 8-inch round (or regular loaf pan).
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Place raisins in microwave safe bowl. Cover with water; micro on high 1 minute. Cover bowl with plate allowing raisins to plump.
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Cool, drain and dust with 1 tablespoon flour.
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Cream shortening and sugar.
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Add egg mixing well.
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Stir flour, baking powder and salt together.
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Add to creamed mixture along with raisins, caraway seeds and milk.
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Mix together briefly till moistened.
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Pour batter into pan.
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Bake at 350° for 45-55 minutes till bread tests done with toothpick.
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Cool 10 minutes remove to wire rack and cool completely.