Oatmeal Raisin Bread

2 packets yeast
1/2 c warm water (105 - 115 deg F)
1 c oatmeal (old fashioned)
1/2 c brown sugar
7 tbsp soft butter
2 1/2 tsp salt
2 eggs
5 1/2 c flour
1 c raisins
1/3 c sugar
3 tsp cinnamon

In cup, dissolve yeast in warm water.  Let stand 5 minutes.
In large bowl, stir oatmeal in 1 1/2 c boiling water.  Add brown sugar, 3 tbsp butter, and salt.  Stir until lukewarm.
Beat in eggs, 2 c flour, raisins, and yeast.
Stir in remaining flour.  Knead until smooth.  Raise until doubled, about 1 1/2 hours.
Divide.  Roll in 15 x 9" rectangles.  Spread with remaining butter and sugar and cinnamon.  Roll into loaves.  Let rise again.
Bake at 350 deg 45 to 55 minutes.

This turned out really well.  I was glad it made two loaves!  Next time I will substitute some whole wheat flour for part of the all purpose flour, but that is all I will change.  So good!