1 c. raisins
4 tsp. baking soda
2 c. boiling water

Combine all three ingredients and cool to lukewarm.

2/3 c. sugar
1/4 c. molasses
1/2 c. oil
2 eggs
3 c. whole wheat flour
1 tsp. baking powder
1 tsp. salt
2 c. whole bran cereal - no flakes

Combine bran, flour, baking powder and salt. Add other ingredients together with raisin mixture; blend well. Spoon into well greased number 1 vegetable cans (or use greased and floured loaf pans). Bake at 325 degrees about 30 minutes or until tests done.

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