Honey Hermits

HONEY HERMITS


1/4 cup shortening
1 cup honey
1 1/2 teaspoon mixed spices
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 egg
1 cup chopped raisins
1 teaspoon soda
3 cups pastry flour



Heat the shortening and honey together until the. short-
ening is melted, add the mixed spices using the cinnamon,
cloves and nutmeg. Allow it to cool and then add the egg
well beaten, raisins and 2 cupfuls of flour in which the soda and
salt have been sifted. Add more flour if need to make a dough
stifle enough to roll out. Roll, cut in squares, and bake in a
moderate oven.