Irene'S Hobo Bread - cooking recipe

Ingredients

2 tsp. baking soda
1 1/2 c. raisins
1 c. boiling water
2 Tbsp. shortening
1 c. sugar
1 egg, beaten
1/2 tsp. salt
2 c. flour
chopped nuts (if desired)

Preparation

Sprinkle baking soda over raisins.
Pour boiling water over raisins and let stand until cool.
Add the remaining ingredients. Mix well and pour into 3 ungreased cans (the kind veggies come in). Bake at 350\u00b0 for 45 minutes.
If larger cans are used, bake longer.