Oatmeal Raisin Bread

Ingredients:

• 1 pkg. yeast
• 1 tsp. sugar
• 1 cup warm water
• 1 cup boiling water
• 1/4 cup sugar
• 1/2 cup shortening
• 1/2 tsp. salt
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• 3 Tbsp. molasses
• 1 cup quick oatmeal
• 5 1/2 cup flour
• 1/2 cup raisins

Directions:

Put yeast and 1 tsp. sugar in warm water. Set aside. Mix boiling water and oatmeal. Let stand 2 minutes. Add 1/4 cup sugar, shortening, salt and molasses. Mix. Add 3 cups flour and raisins. Slowly add remaining 2 1/2 cups flour. You may not need last 1/2 cup. Knead until smooth and elastic. Put in greased bowl. Let rise 1 hour. Punch down. Let rise another 10 minutes. Form into loaves. Let loaves rise until double in size. Bake at 350-375 degrees F. until brown approximately 40-45 minutes.

By Robin from Washington, IA