Hobo Bread

1 1/2 cups raisins
2 teaspoons baking soda
1 cup granulated sugar
1/2 cup chopped nuts
3 tablespoons shortening
1 egg, beaten
2 cups sifted flour
Salt, to taste

Combine raisins and baking soda in bowl. Pour 1 cup boiling water over raisins; cool. Add remaining ingredients; mix well. Pour batter into 3 greased number 303 tin cans. Bake at 350 degrees F for 50 to 60 minutes.

Good with baked beans. Freezes well.