Returning Sun Spice Bread

1 1/4 cup flour
1/8 cup poppyseeds
2 tsp. baking powder
3/4 cup raisins, plain or golden
1/2 tsp. baking soda
1/2 cup butter/margarine
1/2 tsp. ground ginger
3/4 cup Karo golden corn syrup
1/2 cup light brown sugar
4 tbs. milk
1 large egg, beaten
1 tsp. mixed spices**

**Equal parts of cinnamon, nutmeg, and allspice.

Sift the flour, soda, and baking powder into a non-metal bowl. Add
the mixed spice and ginger. Next add the brown sugar and raisins.
Mix. Make a well in the center of the flour mixture. In a small sauce
pan, melt the butter and the syrup over a low heat, then pour liquid
into the well in the middle of the flour mixture. Add the beaten egg
and the milk, and mix very well. Pour into a well greased 2-lb loaf
pan and bake in a preheated oven at 325 degrees for 40-50 minutes.
This bread can be made the night before as it improves with age.
Makes 8-10 servings.