Boston Brown Bread
["1 1/2 c. raisins", "1 1/2 c. water", "1 c. sugar", "2 T. molasses", "1 egg", "1 T. shortening", "2 3/4 c. flour", "1/4 t. salt", "2 t. baking soda"]
["Simmer raisins in water for 2 minutes. Cool. Blend sugar, egg, molasses and shortening. Add raisin mixture. Stir in flour, salt and soda."]
["raisins", "water", "sugar", "molasses", "egg", "shortening", "flour", "salt", "baking soda"]