Oatmeal Raisin Bread - packets active dry yeast

Method

• Dissolve yeast in 1/4 cup of warm water.
• Combine milk and cold water and heat until almost boiling.
• Pour hot liquid over butter, honey, raisins and salt in a large bowl and stir until butter melts.
• Cool to lukewarm.
• Add the yeast mixture and oats. Beat in 2 cups of the flour until mixture is smooth.
• Add remaining flour and stir to make a soft dough.
• Turn out onto a lightly floured surface and knead until elastic, about 10 minutes. Place in a greased bowl.
• Turn to coat and let stand, covered, until doubled in size.
• Punch dough down and shape to form 2 loaves.
• Place in greased loaf pans.
• Cover and let rise until nearly doubled.
• Bake at 375° for 45 minutes or until bread sounds hollow when tapped.
• Cool on racks.
• Yields 2 loaves.