Golden Raisin Bread

• 1 c. golden raisins (I use more)
• 1 3/4 c. water
• 1/3 c. shortening
• 2 pkg. yeast
• 1/3 c. brown sugar
• 2 tsp. salt
• 1/2 tsp. ginger
• 1/2 tsp. cinnamon
• 2 c. white flour
• 2 c. whole wheat flour
• 1/3 c. wheat germ or bran

1. Combine raisins, shortening and 1 1/4 cups water.
2. Heat to boiling, stirring until shortening melts.
3. Cool to lukewarm. Soften yeast in remaining 1/2 cup water.
4. Add sugar, salt, spices and 1 cup flour.
5. Mix well.
6. Add raisin mixture.
7. Gradually add remainder of flour.
8. Knead 3 minutes.
9. Brush dough with oil. Cover; let rise in bowl until double, about 1 3/4 hours.
10. Punch down.
11. Shape into 2 medium loaves.
12. Brush top with oil.
13. Let rise until double (45 minutes).
14. Bake at 375u0b0 for 40 minutes.

golden raisins, water, shortening, yeast, brown sugar, salt, ginger, cinnamon, white flour, whole wheat flour, bran

Taken from www.cookbooks.com/Recipe-Details.aspx?id=826447 (may not work)