Mother'S Molasses Raisin Rye Bread - cooking recipe

Ingredients

2 pkg. active dry yeast
1/2 c. warm water
3 1/2 c. liquid (milk, water or a combination)
2 c. raisins
2 c. rye flour
1 c. rolled oats
1/4 c. honey
2 Tbsp. caraway seed
5 to 6 c. all-purpose flour
1/2 to 3/4 c. molasses
1/2 c. vegetable oil
4 tsp. salt

Preparation

Dissolve yeast in warm water.
Combine yeast mixture, liquid, raisins, rye flour, oats, honey and caraway seed.
Add enough all-purpose flour (about 2 cups) to make batter of sponge consistency.
Let rise until fluffy.
Stir in molasses, oil and salt.
Add enough additional all-purpose flour, 1 cup at a time, to make workable dough.
Knead until soft and elastic.
Divide dough into 3 parts.
Form into round loaves; place on greased baking sheets.
Let rise, covered, in a warm place for 1 hour, or until doubled in bulk.