Walnut Brown Bread

Instructions

1. 1

   Combine the raisins and water in a 3-quart saucepan and bring to a boil.

2. 2

   Boil, uncovered, for 5 minutes, then remove from the heat and add the shortening.

3. 3

   Cool to lukewarm.

4. 4

   Sift the flour, sugar, baking soda and salt together into a mixing bowl and add the eggs, walnuts and raisin mixture.

5. 5

   Stir until just moistened.

6. 6

   Spoon the batter into 6 greased (1-lb) vegetable cans.

7. 7

   Bake in a preheated 350 degree F. oven for 1 hour or until a cake tester or wooden pick inserted in the center of each loaf comes out clean.

8. 8

   Cover with aluminum foil for the last 15 minutes of baking to prevent overbrowning.

9. 9

   Cool in the cans for 10 minutes before turning out onto wire racks to cool to room temperature.