2 c. raisins
1 1/2 c. boiling water
2 tsp. baking soda
2 tbsp. butter
2 tsp. vanilla
2 eggs
1 1/2 c. sugar
3 c. flour
Pinch of salt
1 1/2 c. walnuts

Mix first 5 ingredients and let cool. Cream eggs and sugar; add flour and salt. Add cooled raisin mix and walnuts. Pour into 4 small loaf pans that have been greased. Bake at 325 degrees for 45 minutes. Remove from oven; cover with tea towel until cool.