2 c. warm water
2 pkg. active dry yeast
2 tbsp. sugar
1 tbsp. salt
1/4 c. vegetable oil
6 to 6 1/2 c. flour

Place water in a large warm bowl. Sprinkle in yeast, stir to dissolve. Add sugar, salt and oil. Add 3 cups flour, beat well. Work in remaining flour to form a soft dough. Turn dough on a lightly floured surface and knead until smooth, 8 to 10 minutes. Form into a smooth ball, place in greased bowl. Brush top with oil. Cover, let rise in warm place until doubled about 45 minutes.

Punch down. Knead in 1 cup raisins. Divide into 2 equal portions. Flatten each portion into an oblong 15 x 18 inch. Brush lightly with oil. Mix 1/2 cup sugar and 1 tablespoon cinnamon. Sprinkle each oblong with half of this mixture. Roll up as for a jelly roll. Pinch ends. Place loaves into two greased 9 x 5 x 3 inch loaf pans. Brush with oil. Let rise about 1 hour. Bake at 400 degrees for 35 minutes. Makes 2 loaves.