Cinnamon-Nut Bread

Directions

1. 1
   Preheat oven to 350°.
2. 2
   Place raisins in 1/2 cup boiling water; cool.
3. 3
   Drain raisins; reserve water.
4. 4
   Cream the shortening, sugar and molasses.
5. 5
   Sift flour, salt, soda, baking powder and cinnamon together.
6. 6
   Add flour mixture to creamed mixture alternately with reserved raisin water, mixing well.
7. 7
   Fold in raisins and nuts. Spoon batter into 6 greased and floured soup cans.
8. 8
   Bake for 30 minutes or until bread tests done.