1 c. hot water
1 1/2 c. raisins
2 tsp. baking soda
2 tbsp. shortening
1 c. sugar
1 egg
2 c. flour
1/2 c. chopped nuts

Soak raisins with soda in the 1 cup hot water for 1 hour. Mix shortening, sugar, egg, flour and nuts. Add to raisins and soda mixture. Bake in 1 pound coffee can. Fill half full. Bake in 350 degree oven for 45 minutes or until a nice brown. This makes 2 loaves. If small loaves are desired, use No. 2 cans.