Raisin Bread

• cups raisins↗2 cups
• cups water↗2 cups
• teaspoons baking soda↗2 teaspoons
• eggs↗2
• cups sugar↗1 1⁄2 cups
• teaspoons cinnamon↗2 teaspoons
• dash salt↗1
• teaspoons vanilla↗1 1⁄2 teaspoons
• cups flour↗3 cups
• cup chopped nuts1 cup

Step-by-step instructions

1. 1

   Combine raisins, water and soda; bring to a boil.

2. 2

   When mixture begins to foam, remove from heat and set aside.

3. 3

   Beat together eggs, sugar, salt and vanilla and cinnamon.

4. 4

   Fold in flour and nuts. Add to the raisin mixture.

5. 5

   Pour the batter in 2 well greased and floured loaf pans.

6. 6

   Bake at 350* about 1 hour. (I made half the recipe and it took 35 min).

7. 7

   Remove from pans and cool.