Raisin Oatmeal Bread

Submitted by SoupCookie

"From The Amish Cookbook (*I have not yet tried this recipe)"

 

• Ready In: 2hrs 50mins
• Ingredients: 9
• Yields: 2 Loaves
• Serves: 8

ingredients

• 2 1⁄4 teaspoons active dry yeast
• 2 cups warm water
• 1 1⁄2 teaspoons salt
• 3 tablespoons sugar
• 2 tablespoons shortening, softened
• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 cup rolled oats
• 2 cups whole wheat flour
• 1⁄2 cup raisins

directions

1. In a large mixing bowl, dissolve the yeast in the warm water. Stir in the salt, sugar, and shortening, plus 2 cups of flour and rolled oats. Beat this mixture for 3 minutes.
2. Stir in the last 2 cups of flour and the raisins; mix till batter is smooth and satiny. Cover with a clean cloth and let rise in a warm place until doubled in size.
3. Once doubled, stir down the batter while counting slowly to 15, then spoon the batter into 2 greased loaf pans; cover with a cloth, let rise before baking.
4. Bake in a 350F oven for 50 minutes.