2 c. raisins
2 c. water
2 tsp. baking soda
2 eggs
1 1/2 c. sugar
1 1/2 tsp. vanilla
1 c. chopped nuts
2 1/2 c. flour

Put first three ingredients in saucepan and bring to a rolling boil and cook 15 minutes. Do not drain. Cool. Mix next 6 ingredients and add to the raisin mixture. Grease 2 loaf pans and place oiled waxed paper in the bottom of pans. Fill 1/2 full. Bake in 350 degree oven for 1 hour.