Orange Oatmeal Raisin Bread Recipe

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For a delicious breakfast, spread slices of this hearty bread with marmalade. The orange juice, molasses and oats are a palate-pleasing combination.

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Orange Oatmeal Raisin Bread Recipe

Prep: 25 min. + rising Bake: 35 min.

Yield: 30 Servings

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Ingredients

2 cups boiling water
2 cups quick-cooking oats
1/2 cup raisins
1/2 cup orange juice
1/2 cup molasses
1/3 cup vegetable oil
1 tablespoon salt
1 package (1/4 ounce) active dry yeast
1/2 cup warm water (110° to 115°)
6 to 6-1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1 egg
1 tablespoon milk

Directions

In a large bowl pour 2 cups boiling water over oats and raisins. Add the orange juice, molasses, vegetable oil, and salt. Cool to 120°-130°, stirring occasionally.
In a large bowl, dissolve yeast in warm water. Add the oat mixture and 4 cups flour. Beat until smooth. Stir in enough remaining flour to form a soft dough.
Turn onto a floured surface; knead until smooth and elastic, about 6-8 minutes. Place in a greased bowl, turning once to grease top. Cover and let rise in a warm place until doubled, about 1-1/2 hours.
Punch dough down. Turn onto a lightly floured surface; divide into thirds. Shape each into a round or oval loaf. Place on greased baking sheets. Cover and let rise until doubled, about 45 minutes.
With a sharp knife, make three to five shallow slashes across the top of each loaf. Beat egg and milk; lightly brush over loaves.
Bake at 350° for 35-40 minutes or until golden brown. Remove from pans to wire racks to cool. Yield: 3 loaves (10 slices each).

Nutritional Facts 1 serving (1 slice) equals 160 calories, 3 g fat (trace saturated fat), 7 mg cholesterol, 241 mg sodium, 29 g carbohydrate, 1 g fiber, 4 g protein.

Originally published as Orange Oatmeal Raisin Bread in Best of Country Breads , p78