Margaret's Raisin Bread

1. 1

   Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.

2. 2

   Heavily grease and flour the insides of three empty 15-ounce cans.

3. 3

   In a medium heatproof mixing bowl, pour the boiling water over the raisins and baking soda.

4. 4

   Set aside to cool.

5. 5

   In a medium mixing bowl, sift together the flour, sugar and salt.

6. 6

   Stir in the bran flake crumbs.

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   Lightly beat together the egg and oil, and stir into the flour mixture.

8. 8

   Stir in the cooled raisins and water.

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   Divide the batter evenly among the 3 cans, filling about three-quarters of the way up.

10. 10

    Bake on the lowest rack until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean, 40 to 45 minutes.

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    Cool for about 10 minutes and run a knife along the sides of the can to remove.

12. 12

    If packing as gifts, just wrap in the can!

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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