1. Put raisins in a large pot, with tight fitting cover. Pour in boiling water to cover, and stir in baking soda. Cover tightly and let stand overnight. 2. Prepare 3 (1 pound) coffee cans by oiling and coating each with flour. 3. Combine flour, sugar and salt. Add oil and flour mixture, one cup at a time to raisins, stirring well after each addition. Fill prepared cans 1/2 full with batter. 4. Bake in a preheated 350F oven about 70 minutes,or until done. Remove from oven and let stand 5-10 minutes. Run a knife around edge to loosen loaf and shake out. Makes 3 loaves. Cyberealm Cookbook, Vol 1, 4/93, Cyberealm BBS, compiled by Linda Fields. File ftp://ftp.idiscover.co.uk/pub/food/mealmaster/recipes/mmcyber1.zip