Orange Raisin Squares

1 c Sugar

1/2 c Shortening

2 ea Eggs

1 c Sour cream

1/4 ts Salt

1 ts Baking soda

2 c Flour

1 ts Vanilla

1 c Raisins

1 ea Orange; small - rind of

Add soda to cream. Grate orange peel. Pour hot water over raisins, then grind. Bake in large flat pan. Roll in powdered sugar or use orange icing. Note: No temperature give. Assume a slow 325 F. oven. Source: Mrs. W. D. Wareham, Union Grange, Richland County, OH