Raisin Brown Bread

Directions

1. 1
   Combine raisins and 1 1/2 cups water. Bring to a boil.
2. 2
   Remove from heat.
3. 3
   Cool to room temperature.
4. 4
   Stir in the egg, brown sugar, oil and orange peel. Stir together the flour, baking powder, salt and baking soda. Add to the raisin mixture, stirring just until blended.
5. 5
   Pour into a greased 8 1/2 x 4 1/2 x 2 1/2-inch loaf pan. Bake at 325° until done, about 1 hour.
6. 6
   Remove from pan and cool.
7. 7
   Makes 1 loaf.