Raisin Bread

I love raisin bread, my hubby doesn`t.

Raisin Bread
Mrs. Marilyn Merrick

2 cups warm water
2 packages or cakes of dry yeast
6 Tablespoon brown sugar, firmly packed
1 Tablespoon salt
1/4 cup cooking oil
2 cups raisin
3 cups flour, sifted

Combine warm water and yeast. Stir until yeast is dissolved. Add brown sugar , salt and oil. Mix well. Add raisins and mix well. Gradually add flour while beating. Beat until mixed. Place on lightly floured board. Knead until smooth, about 10 minutes. Place in greased bowl and brush top with oil. Cover and let rise in a warm place, free from drafts, until double in bulk, about 1 hour. Punch down. Knead until smooth, about 5 minutes. Divide dough into 2 equal portions. Form into loaves. Place in greased loaf pans. Cover., Let rise until double in bulk, about 45 minutes. Bake 35 minutes at 400 degrees. After removing from oven, brush top with butter.