Here is Grandma Kamps' recipe for Boston Brown Bread. It's in the Hope School Tasting Bee Cookbook. We love this one and I know that Dad makes it quite a bit. :)

Grandma's Boston Brown Bread

1 c. raisins

1 c. hot water

1 tsp. baking soda

1 Tbsp. Crisco

Put in bowl and soak for 1 hour. 

I put the hot water and Crisco in first and microwave for a minute to melt the Crisco.

Add:

1 c. sugar

1 egg

1 tsp. vanilla

1 3/4 c. flour

1/2 c. nuts (optional)

Mix all together and put in 1 large or 2 small loaf pans. 

Bake at 325 degrees for 1 hour.