1 1/2 c. raisins
1 1/2 c. water
1 slightly beaten egg
1 c. brown sugar
2 tbsp. salad oil
1 tbsp. orange rind
2 1/2 c. sifted flour
1 tsp. salt
2 tsp. baking powder
1/2 tsp. baking soda

Combine raisins and water; bring to a boil. Cool to room temperature. Mix egg, sugar, oil, and orange rind, then add raisins, and water. Sift together dry ingredients, combining both mixtures, beating well. Pour into a greased loaf pan. Bake 350 degrees for 60 minutes.