Raisin Bread

Directions

1. 1
   Dissolve yeast in 1/2 cup warm water.
2. 2
   Stir in 1 3/4 cup warm water, sugar, salt, oil and 3 1/2 cups flour.
3. 3
   Beat until smooth. Mix in raisins and remaining flour to make dough easy to handle, then knead till smooth.
4. 4
   Place in greased bowl and let rise until double.
5. 5
   Then put layers of dough, cinnamon and sugar in bread pans. (about 8x3) Bake in 400 degree oven for 20 minutes.
6. 6
   Makes 4 loaves.