HEARTY OATMEAL RAISIN BREAD

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This recipe was a favourite in our home when family was growing up - from a Robin Hood Flour cookbook.

Provided by Nanna D

Categories     Yeast Breads

Time 1h

Yield 2 loaves, 24 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 14

2 cups water
2 cups oats
1/3 cup molasses
1/4 cup brown sugar
1/4 cup shortening
4 teaspoons salt
1 teaspoon cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
2 teaspoons sugar
1 cup warm water
4 teaspoons active dry yeast
3 cups whole wheat flour
3 -3 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1 1/2 cups raisins

Steps:

  • Heat water nearly to boiling.
  • Combine oats, molasses, brown sugar, shortening, salt, cinnamon, and nutmeg and pour hot water over mixture; cool this mixture to lukewarm.
  • Dissolve sugar and yeast in warm water and let stand for 10 minutes; add to oat mixture.
  • Beat in 2 cups whole wheat flour and beat; then stir in remaining 1 cup and enough all-purpose flour for dough to leave sides of bowl.
  • Knead 10-12 minutes, adding flour to make dough smooth. Add raisins (I add with the flour).
  • Shape into a ball; rise until double, punch down and put into pans.
  • Rise again, then bake at 375°F for 15 minutes, then at 350°F for 45 minutes or until done.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 230.1, Fat 3.5, SaturatedFat 0.8, Sodium 393.5, Carbohydrate 45, Fiber 4.2, Sugar 10.6, Protein 6.4

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