2 pkgs. yeast
1/2 c. warm water (combine and let cool)
2 tsp. sugar
1 c. oatmeal
1/2 c. brown sugar
1 tbsp. salt
2 tbsp. shortening
1 c. raisins
2 c. boiling water

Combine oatmeal, brown sugar, salt, shortening, raisins and water. Mix and let stand until cool. Then add yeast mixture and flour (about 5 cups or more). Knead and let rise about double. Punch down, let rise, then put in loaf pans and let it rise again. Bake at 350 degrees for 30-40 minutes.