Pennsylvania Dutch Bread - cooking recipe

Ingredients

3 c. oatmeal
1 c. bran
1 Tbsp. salt
2 Tbsp. butter or margarine
1 c. raisins
3 c. boiling water
1 c. warm water
2 pkg. dry yeast
1 c. molasses
4 1/2 to 5 c. unbleached white flour

Preparation

Combine the first 6 ingredients in a large bowl; let cool, then add the yeast which has been dissolved in warm water.
Stir in molasses.
Beat vigorously.
Add enough flour to make a stiff dough.
Knead for several minutes.
Place dough in a greased bowl and allow to rise in a warm place until doubled.
Punch down and let rise again until doubled.
Punch down and form into 3 medium loaves.
Bake at 350\u00b0 for about 45 minutes.