Hobo Bread

Hobo Bread Notes: This recipe has been around a very long time (pioneer days). You can add spices, nuts, fruits or whatever you like. You can also make a powder sugar glaze or leave it plain like I did. Serve it with coffee, tea, or milk. 1 c raisins 1 c boiling water 2 c all-purpose flour 3/4 c sugar 1/2 tsp salt 2 tsp baking soda 1 tsp vanilla extract 3 TBSP melted butter 1/2 c broken pecans or walnuts Soak raisins in boiling water for one hour. Do not pour off extra water. Whisk together flour, sugar, salt, baking soda in a large bowl. Pour in soaked raisins with extra water, vanilla extract and butter. Mix with a spoon. Fold in nuts. Spray a 9 x 5 loaf pan with cooking spray. Spread dough in pan. Bake in preheated 350 degree oven for 45 to 50 minutes or until center tests done. Remove from oven and cool in pan for 10 minutes before removing.