Fruit Quick Bread
["2 tsp. soda", "2 c. boiling water", "1 c. raisins", "2 Tbsp. shortening", "3 eggs", "1 1/2 c. sugar", "2 tsp. vanilla", "3 1/2 c. flour", "3 tsp. baking powder", "1 tsp. salt", "2 c. candied fruit", "1 c. chopped walnuts"]
["Dissolve raisins in boiling water and soda.", "Let soak 3 hours or overnight.", "In a large bowl, cream the shortening, eggs, sugar and vanilla.", "Add flour, baking powder and salt.", "Mix well.", "Stir in raisin mixture, candied fruits and nuts.", "Pour into greased pans and bake at 325\u00b0 until toothpick inserted in center comes out clean, about 1 hour.", "Makes 2 loaves."]
["soda", "boiling water", "raisins", "shortening", "eggs", "sugar", "vanilla", "flour", "baking powder", "salt", "candied fruit", "walnuts"]