3/4 c. brown sugar
1 1/2 tbsp. softened butter
1/4 tsp. salt
1 tsp. baking powder
1 tsp. vanilla
1 1/2 c. flour
1/2 c. chopped walnuts
1 c. raisins
1 tsp. baking soda
1 c. boiling water

Sprinkle soda over raisins in small bowl, then add boiling water. When raisins are soft, add to rest of ingredients and mix thoroughly. Pour into greased and floured bread pan and bake 1 hour at 350 degree.