Hobo Bread
["1 c. chopped dried apples, packed", "1/2 tsp. baking soda", "2 c. boiling water", "1 stick butter or margarine, melted", "1/2 c. brown sugar, packed", "1 egg, beaten", "1/2 c. milk", "2 c. self-rising flour"]
["Put the apples and baking soda in a bowl.", "Pour the boiling water over them; stir and cover.", "Let cool, about 20 to 30 minutes.", "Stir in the butter, sugar and egg; mix well.", "Stir in the milk and then the flour; mix well.", "The dough should be soft and moist like biscuit dough.", "If it isn't, add a little more milk.", "Put into an 8 x 8-inch pan and bake in a 350\u00b0 oven for 35 to 40 minutes.", "Serves 6 to 8."]
["dried apples", "baking soda", "boiling water", "butter", "brown sugar", "egg", "milk", "flour"]