Scotch Oatmeal Bread(Makes 2 Loaves) - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 c. quick oats
1/4 c. sugar
1/4 c. shortening
3 Tbsp. molasses
1 Tbsp. salt
1 c. boiling water
1 pkg. yeast
1 c. warm water (not hot)
1/2 c. raisins
5 1/2 c. flour

Preparation

Combine oats, sugar, salt, shortening, molasses and boiling water; cool to lukewarm.
Sprinkle yeast into warm water; stir until dissolved.
Add oatmeal mixture.
Add raisins and 3 cups flour; beat until smooth, 10 minutes.
Add rest of flour.
Let rise about 1 1/2 hours or until double in bulk.