Orange Oatmeal Raisin Bread

• 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 (110u0b0 to 115u0b0)
• 6 to 6-1/2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 egg
• 1 tablespoon milk

1. In a large bowl pour 2 cups boiling water over oats and raisins. Add the orange juice, molasses, vegetable oil, and salt. Cool to 120u0b0-130u0b0, stirring occasionally.
2. 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.
3. 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.
4. Punch dough down. Turn onto a lightly floured surface; divide into thirds. Shape each into a round or oval loaf. Place on greased
5. . Cover and let rise until doubled, about 45 minutes.
6. With a sharp knife, make three to five shallow slashes across the top of each loaf. Beat egg and milk; lightly brush over loaves.
7. Bake at 350u0b0 for 35-40 minutes or until golden brown. Remove from pans to wire racks to cool.

boiling water, quickcooking oats, raisins, orange juice, molasses, vegetable oil, salt, active dry yeast, warm water, flour, egg, milk

Taken from www.tasteofhome.com/recipes/orange-oatmeal-raisin-bread/ (may not work)