Saturday, June 25, 2011

Oatmeal Molasses Raisin Bread

Contributor:  Wilma Anderson
CC Original

3 cups oatmeal
2 tsp salt
2 T shortening
1 cup raisins
1 quart boiling water
1/2 cup mild molasses
2 envelopes yeast
1/2 cup lukewarm water
6-7 cups flour

In large mixing bowl, combine oats, salt, shortening, raisins and boiling water.  Add molasses and beat well.  Let cool.  Soften yeast in water with 1/2 tsp sugar.  Stir into oat mixture.  Stir in enough flour for a stiff, easy-to-handle dough.  Let rise until double.  Put in 3 loaf tins.  Bake at 350 degrees for 40 minutes.  Grease tops when done.

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