Brown Bread

This bread is pretty good to eat and is just right for the season of giving to
make and give.

Brown Bread
Mrs. Larry E. Franklin

1 cup water ,boiling
1/2 box raisins
1 teaspoon soda
1 teaspoon salt
1 Tablespoon butter
1 cup sugar
1 egg, beaten
2 cups flour
1 teaspoon cinnamon
1 teaspoon vanilla
1/2 cup nutmeats
1/2 cup dates ( optional , I did not use these when making this)

Pour water over raisins, soda ,salt and butter. Let cool. add sugar, egg, flour, cinnamon and nutmeats. Pour into greased loaf pan. Bake 1 hours at 350 degrees.