Health Bread

Name: Health Bread
Ingredients: 2 pkg. active dry yeast; 1/2 c. warm water; 1 c. quick cooking oats; 2 tsp. salt; 2 Tbsp. shortening; 1 c. raisins; 2 2/3 c. boiling water; 1 c. bran; 3/4 c. molasses or sorghum; 1 c. stirred whole wheat flour; 6 or more c. all-purpose flour

11 ingredients

12 steps

Ingredients

2 pkg. active dry yeast
1/2 c. warm water
1 c. quick cooking oats
2 tsp. salt
2 Tbsp. shortening
1 c. raisins
2 2/3 c. boiling water
1 c. bran
3/4 c. molasses or sorghum
1 c. stirred whole wheat flour
6 or more c. all-purpose flour

Directions

1

Soften yeast in warm water.
2

Combine next 6 ingredients and cool to lukewarm.
3

Add softened yeast and molasses.
4

Stir in whole wheat flour; beat well.
5

Gradually add enough flour to make a soft dough.
6

Turn out on lightly floured surface.
7

Knead until smooth. Place in a greased bowl and turn once.
8

Cover with damp cloth. Let rise in warm spot until double in bulk, 1 or more hours. Punch down.
9

Let rest for 10 minutes.
10

Shape into 2 loaves in greased 9 1/2 x 5 x 3-inch bread pans.
11

Let rise until double, approximately 45 minutes.
12

Bake for 40 to 50 minutes in 350° oven. Great toasted.