ORANGE OATMEAL RAISIN BREAD

Orange Oatmeal Raisin Bread image

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 1h

Yield 3 loaves (10 slices each).

Number Of Ingredients 12

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

Steps:

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.

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