3 c. rolled oats
2 tbsp. oil
1 c. molasses
2 pkgs. dry yeast
2 tsp. salt
1 c. raisins
4 c. boiling water
1/2 c. warm water
7-8 c. flour (4 c. whole wheat, 4 c. unbleached white flour)

Stir first 6 ingredients together and set aside until lukewarm. Soften yeast in warm water and add to warm oat mixture. Add flour a few cups at a time until dough is very stiff. (Add a little more flour if necessary.) Cover, let rise until double in bulk. Punch down; cut into 3 equal portions. Shape into loaves and put into greased pans. Cover and rise until double. Bake at 350 degrees for 45 minutes.