1 1/2 c. boiling water
1 1/2 c. raisins

Cook 4 minutes, add 2 teaspoons soda and cool. Cream:

1 c. sugar
1 tbsp. shortening
1 egg
1/2 tsp. salt

Add:

2 3/4 c. flour
Raisins

Mix well. Put in 3 (#2) cans or 2 (#2 1/2) cans. Fill half full. Bake 1 hour at 350 degrees or until done.