Nanny'S Raisin Bread

Directions

1. 1
   Soak raisins in black tea for a couple hours or overnight.
2. 2
   Prepare Yeast mixture by combining yeast packet, warm water and sugar. Let stand for 20 mins until frothy.
3. 3
   Combine oatmeal, butter and molasses together.
4. 4
   In a separate bowl combine flour, salt and spices.
5. 5
   Grease 3 loaf pans with butter
6. 6
   Combine soaked raisins and tea mixture with yeast and molasses mixtures in a large bowl. Mix well.
7. 7
   Begin to fold in flour mixture into the wet ingredients. Be sure not to over kneed the dough.
8. 8
   Cut dough into three equal parts and place in greased loaf pans.
9. 9
   Cover and let dough rise until twice the size in a warm location.
10. 10
    Bake at 400 degrees Fahrenheit for 30 mins.
11. 11
    Brush top of bread with butter and bake 5 more mins, until golden brown.