1 1/2 c. water
1 c. boiling water
2 tsp. baking soda
2 tbsp. shortening
1 c. sugar
1/2 c. walnuts
1 egg
2 c. flour

Pour boiling water over raisins and soda. Let stand until cool. Cream shortening and sugar, and beat egg into mixture. Add flour and walnuts alternately with raisin mixture. Pour into well greased pans or 3 cans.

Bake 350 degrees 1 hour.