Nanny'S Raisin Bread

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.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.