In a warm bowl combine 1 c. lukewarm H₂O and 1 pkg. yeast, then stir to dissolve.
In a separate bowl combine 1 c. milk, 1 c. boiling H₂O, 4 T. butter, 4 T. sugar, and 1 T. salt. Stir until lukewarm. Add to yeast mixture.
Add 3 c. flour, then 1½ c. raisins.
Add 3 more c. flour.
Knead well. Let rise 1 or 2x (longer for finer grain)
Divide into 2 and knead. Cover and let rest 10-15 min. Shape into loaves and put into greased bread pans.
Cover and let rise until double (~1 hr)
Preheat oven to 400°. Bake 40-50 minutes. @ 350 in glass pans