2 c. water
1 c. raisins
1 c. sugar
1 tbsp. butter
1 egg
2 3/4 c. flour
2 tsp. baking soda
1/2 tsp. salt
1 tsp. vanilla

Boil water and raisins. Add butter and let cool. Add 1 cup sugar and egg. Add flour, soda, salt and vanilla and mix well. Bake at 350 degrees for 1 hour. Makes 2 loaves.