1/2 c. raisins
1 c. boiling water
1 tsp. baking soda
2 tbsp. shortening
2 c. flour
1 c. sugar
1/4 tsp. salt
1 egg
1/4 c. nuts (optional)
2 tbsp. molasses

Pour boiling water over raisins; let cool. Then add baking soda. Set aside. Cream sugar, shortening, egg, flour and salt. Mix alternately with raisin mixture. Add molasses and nuts. Pour into well greased bread pan. Bake at 350 degrees for 1 hour. Goes excellent with hot dogs and beans! Makes 1 loaf.