STEP 1:
2 c. raisins
2 c. boiling water
2 tbsp. butter
2 tsp. baking soda

STEP 2:
2 eggs, beaten
2 c. sugar
1/2 c. nuts
1/2 tsp. salt
1 tsp. cinnamon
4 c. sifted flour

STEP 1: Pour boiling water over raisins, soda and butter. Let sit in refrigerator for 8 hours.

STEP 2: Stir all ingredients into raisin mixture until well blended. Pour into greased and floured loaf pans or 3 pound coffee cans (1/2 full). Bake at 350 degrees for 1 hour.