Orange Raisin Loaf

Directions

1. 1
   Sift together dry ingredients.
2. 2
   Heat oven to 325°.
3. 3
   Lightly butter a 9 x 5-inch loaf pan.
4. 4
   Heat orange juice until almost boiling.
5. 5
   Put raisins, butter and orange rind in a bowl, then pour orange juice over them.
6. 6
   Set aside to cool.
7. 7
   In another bowl, beat eggs with sugar until thick.
8. 8
   Add vanilla and stir into raisin mixture.
9. 9
   Add sifted dry ingredients to raisin mixture and stir until moistened.
10. 10
    Fold in walnuts.
11. 11
    Lightly spread batter into pan.
12. 12
    Bake 1 hour.
13. 13
    Remove the loaf to a wire rack.
14. 14
    Cool 10 minutes.