Boston Brown Bread
["1/2 pkg. seedless raisins", "1 1/2 c. boiling water", "2 tsp. baking soda", "3/4 c. brown sugar", "2 Tbsp. shortening", "1 egg", "2 c. flour", "1/4 tsp. salt", "1/2 c. chopped nuts"]
["Add raisins to boiling water. Simmer for 10 minutes.", "Remove from heat. Add baking soda.", "Let cool awhile.", "Cream remaining ingredients. Combine with raisin mixture. Pour in 3 well-greased cans.", "Bake at 350\u00b0 for 50 to 60 minutes until done."]
["raisins", "boiling water", "baking soda", "brown sugar", "shortening", "egg", "flour", "salt", "nuts"]