1 (15 oz.) pkg. raisins
2 heaping tsp. baking soda
1/2 stick butter
2 c. boiling water

Mix and let set 4 or 5 hours or until raisins are soft and plump. Add:

2 beaten eggs
2 tsp. cinnamon
4 c. flour
1 c. chopped nuts

Grease and flour 3 (1 pound) coffee cans and bake at 350 degrees for 50-55 minutes in a pan filled with water.

Sometimes the bread will rise somewhat above the top of the cans. To store in can, just slice this off and place plastic lid on can. Or, remove from can, wrap in wax paper and put in plastic freezer bags and freeze.