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Raisin Molasses Yeast Bread

My family loves this bread toasted and topped with butter or jam. It's a different kind of raisin bread because it's not sweet.

32 ServingsPrep: 20 min. + rising Bake:25 min. + cooling

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

2 of 2

Raisin Molasses Yeast Bread (continued)

Directions (continued)

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.

Nutrition 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.