Cinnamon Raisin Bread

Transform your mornings with the irresistible aroma of homemade Cinnamon Raisin Bread, a soft, fluffy loaf swirled with warm cinnamon and dotted with plump raisins. This classic recipe combines pantry staples like all-purpose flour, sugar, and ground cinnamon with rich butter and warm milk to create a dough that's both tender and perfectly sweet. The secret to its bakery-quality texture lies in kneading the dough until it’s smooth and letting it rise to fluffy perfection. Ideal for breakfast or an afternoon snack, this bread is delicious toasted with butter or served as is. Easy to prepare with only 20 minutes of hands-on work, this is the ultimate treat for bread lovers and a must-try for anyone looking to elevate their homemade baking game. Perfect for cozy weekends or gifting, this loaf is as comforting as it is irresistible!

Nutriscore Rating: 61/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:35 mins

Total Time:55 mins

Servings: 12

Ingredients

• 4 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 cup sugar
• 2 tablespoons ground cinnamon
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 package instant yeast
• 1.5 cups warm milk
• 0.25 cup unsalted butter
• 1 large egg
• 1 cup raisins
• 2 teaspoons vegetable oil

Directions

Step 1

In a large mixing bowl, combine 3 1/2 cups of all-purpose flour, sugar, cinnamon, salt, and instant yeast. Stir until well blended.

Step 2

In a small saucepan, heat the milk until it is warm but not hot (about 110°F or 43°C). Remove from heat and add the butter, letting it melt.

Step 3

Add the warm milk mixture and egg to the dry ingredients. Stir together until a soft dough forms.

Step 4

Turn the dough onto a lightly floured surface and knead for about 5 to 7 minutes, adding more flour if necessary, until the dough is smooth and elastic.

Step 5

Place the dough in a greased bowl, turning it once to coat all sides. Cover with plastic wrap and let rise in a warm place until doubled in size, about 1 to 1 1/2 hours.

Step 6

Punch down the dough and turn it onto a floured surface. Roll out to a rectangle approximately 9x14 inches.

Step 7

Sprinkle the raisins evenly over the dough, then roll the dough tightly from the short end to form a loaf.

Step 8

Pinch seams to seal and place seam-side down in a greased 9x5 inch loaf pan.

Step 9

Brush the top of the loaf with vegetable oil, cover loosely with plastic wrap, and let rise until doubled, about 30 to 45 minutes.

Step 10

Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).

Step 11

Bake the loaf in the preheated oven for 30-35 minutes, or until golden brown and sounds hollow when tapped.

Step 12

Remove from the oven and allow to cool in the pan for 10 minutes. Then transfer the bread to a wire rack to cool completely.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1327.9g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	3647.4

Total Fat 54.2g	0%
Saturated Fat 22.7g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 7.6g
Cholesterol 311.5mg	0%
Sodium 2688.5mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 726.5g	0%
Dietary Fiber 30.5g	0%
Total Sugars 323.4g
Protein 77.3g	0%

Vitamin D 200.8IU	0%
Calcium 818.1mg	0%
Iron 27.8mg	0%
Potassium 2480.8mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 13.2%

Protein: 8.3%

Carbs: 78.5%