1 1/2 c. boiling water
1 1/2 c. raisins
2 tsp. baking soda
3/4 c. sugar
1 egg
1 tbsp. oil
1/2 c. molasses
2 1/2 c. flour

Mix together water, raisins and soda. Set aside to cool slightly. Mix together remaining ingredients, add raisin/water mixture. Mix well. Bake in greased and floured or papered muffin tins at 350 degrees for 20 to 25 minutes. Let sit in tins 5 minutes, take out to cool.