Dark Raisin Bread

Directions

1. 1
   Pour boiling water over raisins and soda in large bowl; let cool.
2. 2
   Mix dry ingredients in separate bowl.
3. 3
   When cool, add beaten egg and oil to raisins and water.
4. 4
   Add dry ingredients and mix until wet (do not overmix).
5. 5
   Equally pour into 3 greased 1 pound cans or loaf pans and bake at 350° for 45 minutes.
6. 6
   Cool for 20 minutes and remove onto rack, until cold.
7. 7
   Wrap in foil and keep in refrigerator.
8. 8
   Bread will keep for months if kept tightly wrapped.