Ingredients for 24 servings:
1. 2 cups water
2. 2 cups oats
3. 1/3 cup molasses
4. 1/4 cup brown sugar
5. 1/4 cup shortening
6. 4 teaspoons salt
7. 1 teaspoon cinnamon
8. 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
9. 2 teaspoons sugar
10. 1 cup warm water
11. 4 teaspoons active dry yeast
12. 3 cups whole wheat flour
13. 3 -3 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
14. 1 1/2 cups raisins

Directions:
1. Heat water nearly to boiling.
2. Combine oats, molasses, brown sugar, shortening, salt, cinnamon, and nutmeg and pour hot water over mixture; cool this mixture to lukewarm.
3. Dissolve sugar and yeast in warm water and let stand for 10 minutes; add to oat mixture.
4. Beat in 2 cups whole wheat flour and beat; then stir in remaining 1 cup and enough all-purpose flour for dough to leave sides of bowl.
5. Knead 10-12 minutes, adding flour to make dough smooth. Add raisins (I add with the flour).
6. Shape into a ball; rise until double, punch down and put into pans.
7. Rise again, then bake at 375°F for 15 minutes, then at 350°F for 45 minutes or until done.

Enjoy your meal!