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.