Raisin Bread
["2 c. raisins", "2 c. water", "2 tsp. baking soda", "2 eggs", "1 c. nut meats (optional)", "1 1/2 c. sugar", "dash of salt", "1 1/2 tsp. vanilla", "3 c. flour"]
["Combine raisins, water and soda; bring to a boil.", "Cool completely.", "Beat together eggs, sugar, salt and vanilla.", "Add raisin mixture with flour and eggs.", "Fold in nuts.", "Bake at 350\u00b0 for 1 hour."]
["raisins", "water", "baking soda", "eggs", "nut meats", "sugar", "salt", "vanilla", "flour"]