1 cup hot water

1 cup raisins

1 teaspoon baking soda

1 cup sugar

½ cup solid shortening

1 egg

1 teaspoon vanilla

1⅓ cup flour

¼ cup chopped pecans

Pour hot water over raisins and soda. 

Cream shortening and sugar. 

1. Add to raisin mixture. 

2. Add flour and nuts. 

3. Mix and batter is ready. 

4. Fill well greased muffin tins with batter until two thirds full.

Bake 15 to 20 minutes in a 350° oven.