Graham Cracker Brown Bread

2 cups graham cracker crumbs or finely crushed
graham crackers (30 squares)
1/2 cup shortening
1 3/4 cups buttermilk
3/4 cup molasses
2 eggs -- slightly beaten
1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons baking soda
1 teaspoon salt
1/4 to 1/2 teaspoon nutmeg
1 cup raisins

Heat oven to 375�F. Grease and flour bottoms only of two 8x4-inch loaf pans.

In large bowl, combine graham cracker crumbs and shortening; beat until well blended. Add buttermilk, molasses and eggs; blend well.

In small bowl, combine flour, baking soda, salt and nutmeg; mix well. Add to graham cracker mixture; mix at low speed until well blended. Fold in raisins.

Pour batter into greased and floured pans.

Bake at 375�F. for 35 to 40 minutes or until toothpick inserted in center comes out clean. Cool 5 minutes; remove from pan.

Makes: 2 (16-slice) loaves.