In small saucepan, place raisins, barely cover with water and cook until soft. Drain raisins and reserve water.
In medium mixing bowl, mix sugar, margarine and flour together and work like pie dough. Add the beaten eggs (first 5), molasses, raisins, nuts and soda. Mix well.
On baking sheets, press two strips of dough, 3 " wide and 15" long. Press flat with spoon or fingers. Beat two eggs and brush on top of dough just before baking. Bake until golden brown. Do not over-bake.
Partially cool then cut into bars.
Remove from sheets, finish cooling.
Recipe submitted by E.T. on 2/5/00