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Cinnamon Raisin Bread

Soft homemade cinnamon raisin bread with a sweet cinnamon swirl and plump raisins baked into a fluffy loaf.
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Prep Time 25 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Total Time 2 hours 30 minutes
Servings: 10 slices
Course: Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American, Autumn
Calories: 210

Ingredients
  

Dough
  • 3.5 cups all-purpose flour
  • 2.25 tsp active dry yeast
  • 1 cup milk warm
  • 0.25 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1 egg large
  • 0.25 cup unsalted butter softened
  • 1 cup raisins
Cinnamon Swirl
  • 0.33 cup granulated sugar
  • 1.5 tbsp ground cinnamon
  • 1 tbsp butter melted

Equipment

  • Mixing bowls
  • Baking sheet
  • Wire rack
  • Hand mixer or stand mixer

Method
 

  1. Activate yeast in warm milk and sugar until foamy.
  2. Mix flour and salt, add yeast mixture, egg, and butter to form dough.
  3. Knead until smooth and elastic.
  4. Incorporate raisins evenly.
  5. Let dough rise until doubled in size.
  6. Roll out dough, add butter and cinnamon sugar.
  7. Roll tightly, place in loaf pan, and let rise again.
  8. Bake at 350°F for 35–40 minutes until golden brown.

Notes

For extra plump raisins, soak in warm water for 10 minutes before mixing into dough.