4 tsp. baking soda
2 c. boiling water
2 c. dark raisins
4 c. flour
2 c. sugar
1/4 tsp. salt
4 tbsp. oil

Mix baking soda with boiling water and pour over raisins. Let stand overnight. DO NOT STIR. Sift dry ingredients together. Stir in to raisins. Add oil. Mix well. Grease and flour 3 loaf pans. Bake at 350 degrees for 1/2 hour, then 325 degrees for 1/2 hour. Test. Turn out to cool.