Raisin Molasses Yeast Bread Recipe

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Raisin Molasses Yeast Bread Recipe

Prep: 20 min. + rising Bake:25 min. + cooling

Yield: 32 Servings

20 25 45

Ingredients

3/4 cup boiling water
1/2 cup quick-cooking oats
1/4 cup molasses
1/2 teaspoon butter, softened
3/4 teaspoon salt
1-1/8 teaspoons active dry yeast
1/4 cup warm water (110° to 115°)
2 to 2-1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 cup raisins
1/4 cup chopped walnuts

Directions

In a large bowl, combine the water and oats; let stand for 30 minutes. Add the molasses, butter and salt. In a small bowl, dissolve yeast in warm water; add to oat mixture. Stir in enough flour to form a soft dough. Stir in raisins and nuts.
Turn onto a lightly floured surface; knead until smooth and elastic, about 8 minutes. Place in a greased bowl, turning once to grease top. Cover and let rise in a warm place until doubled, about 45 minutes.
Punch dough down. Turn out onto a lightly floured surface; divide in half. Shape into two loaves. Place into two greased 5-in. x 3-in. x 2-in. loaf pans. Cover and let rise until doubled, about 30 minutes.
Bake at 375° for 25-30 minutes or until golden brown. Remove from pans to a wire rack to cool. Yield: 2 loaves (16 slices each).

Editor's Note: The baked bread may be frozen for up to 3 months.

Nutritional Facts 1 serving (1 slice) equals 54 calories, 1 g fat (trace saturated fat), trace cholesterol, 57 mg sodium, 11 g carbohydrate, trace fiber, 1 g protein.

Originally published as Raisin Molasses Yeast Bread in Cooking for One or Two Cookbook , p258