1 1/2 c. raisins
1 c. white sugar
1 egg
3 tbsp. molasses
2 (scant) tsp. baking soda
1 1/2 c. water
1 tbsp. shortening
1/2 tsp. salt
2 1/2 c. flour

Boil raisins and water together for 5 minutes. Add sugar, shortening, egg, salt and molasses to raisin mixture. Mix well. Add flour with soda. Put in greased bread pan and bake for 1 hour at 350 degrees.