2 c Sugar

2 lg Eggs

1 c Margarine

2 c Raisins

3 c Dry bread crumbs

2 1/2 c Flour

1/2 c Nuts; (optional)

2 ts Cinnamon

2 ts Soda

1 ts Vanilla

1/2 ts Salt

1 c Boiling water

Mix dry ingredeint, Pour 1 cup boiling water over raisins. Blend margerine, sugar, eggs, and crumbs. Add raisins and water. add flour mixture, nuts and vanilla. Mix well and put on cookie sheets. Bake 325 about 15 minutes or until brown. Good way to use up any stale bread. -----