Soldiers Bread

Directions

1. 1
   Combine the first 4 ingredients in a bowl; cover and stand overnight.
2. 2
   Next morning, combine sugar, cinnamon and flour; set aside.
3. 3
   In a large bowl, beat together the eggs and vanilla.
4. 4
   Add the flour mixture to this and beat well.
5. 5
   Stir in the raisin mixture and nuts.
6. 6
   Pour batter into 3 well-greased 1-pound coffee cans and bake at 350° for 60 minutes.
7. 7
   Place the cans on a cooking rack and cool completely before removing the bottom of the can with a can opener.
8. 8
   Push the loaf out of the can.
9. 9
   Slice and serve with butter or cream cheese.