Raisin Oatmeal Bread - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 c. oatmeal
2 c. boiling water
2 Tbsp. butter or oleo
1/2 c. honey
1 c. raisins
2 tsp. cinnamon
2 tsp. salt
2 pkg. dry yeast
1/3 c. warm water (not hot)
6 c. flour

Preparation

Soften the oatmeal in boiling water.
Let sit for 1/2 hour. Add butter, honey, raisins, cinnamon and salt.
Soften yeast in warm water.
Add to oatmeal mixture.
Add 2 cups flour and beat. Add 2 more cups flour and then knead in last 2 cups flour.
Let rise until doubled.
Punch down and shape into 2 loaves.
Let rise and bake for 45 minutes in a preheated 325\u00b0 oven.
Can easily be frozen and reheated.
Great toasted for breakfast!