1 1/2 c. seedless raisins
1 1/2 c. water
1 slightly beaten egg
1 c. brown sugar
2 tbsp. cooking oil
1 tbsp. grated orange peel
2 1/2 c. sifted all-purpose 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 next 4 ingredients. Stir into raisin mixture. Sift together dry ingredients. Add to mixture, beating well. Pour into greased 8 1/2 x 4 1/2 x 2 1/2-inch loaf pan.

Bake at 325°F for about 60 minutes.