Boil:

2 cups raisins

Cool and add:

2 tsp. soda

In separate bowl, mix together:

1 3/4 cups graham flour
1 cup white flour
1 tsp. salt
2 cups water
1 cup sugar
2 1/4 Tbsp. lard
1 egg
1 tsp. vanilla

Add raisins.  This makes 4 loaves.  Bake 1 hour at 325ºF.