Oatmeal Raisin Bread(Makes 2 Loaves) - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 1/2 c. boiling water
1 c. raisins
1 c. quick oats
1 Tbsp. lard
2 pkg. yeast
1/2 c. warm water
1/2 c. maple syrup
2 tsp. salt
5 or 6 c. flour

Preparation

Mix together boiling water, raisins, quick oats and lard; let cool.
Dissolve yeast in warm water; add syrup, salt and flour. Knead; let rise 1 hour.
Put in bread pans; let rise again.
Bake slowly for 40 minutes.