Fruit Nut Bread

Directions

1. 1
   Dissolve yeast in lukewarm water.
2. 2
   Pour boiling water and milk into large bowl with butter, oats, molasses and salt.
3. 3
   Stir in yeast mixture and add to oat mixture.
4. 4
   Add half of the flour and beat until well blended.
5. 5
   Work in the rest of the flour with the fruits and nuts.
6. 6
   Blend well.
7. 7
   Cover bowl and let dough rise in a warm place
8. 8
   for 1 to 1 1/2 hours or until double in size.
9. 9
   Punch down and form into two loaves.
10. 10
    Put into 2 greased loaf pans, 5 x 9 x 3-inches.
11. 11
    Let rise about 1 hour or until dough reaches top of pan.
12. 12
    Bake in a moderate oven at 375° for 45 to 50 minutes, or until well browned.
13. 13
    Cool on racks.
14. 14
    Makes 2 loaves.