Hobo Bread

Ingredients

• 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 all-purpose flour
• Salt, to taste

Instructions

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

Notes

Good with baked beans. Freezes well.