Fantastic Cinnamon Raisin Bread

Indulge in the warm, comforting flavors of homemade Fantastic Cinnamon Raisin Bread—a soft, fluffy loaf swirled with a perfectly spiced cinnamon-sugar blend and studded with sweet, juicy raisins. This recipe brings the bakery to your kitchen with its rich, buttery dough and golden, crackly crust brushed with egg wash for a professional finish. With its enticing aroma and beautiful spiral design, this bread is perfect for breakfast, a midday treat, or even a holiday gift. Whether toasted with a spread of butter or enjoyed on its own, this cinnamon raisin bread promises to be a family favorite. Plus, it's a fantastic introduction to baking enriched breads from scratch!

Nutriscore Rating: 59/100

Prep Time:180 mins

Cook Time:40 mins

Total Time:220 mins

Servings: 10

Ingredients

• 1 cup Milk
• 0.5 cup Water
• 4 tablespoons Unsalted butter
• 0.25 cup Granulated sugar
• 1 teaspoon Salt
• 2.25 teaspoons Active dry yeast
• 4 cups All-purpose flour
• 1.5 tablespoons Ground cinnamon
• 0.75 cup Packed brown sugar
• 1 cup Raisins
• 1 large Egg

Directions

Step 1

In a small saucepan, combine the milk, water, and butter. Heat over medium-low until warm (about 110°F) and the butter is melted. Do not boil.

Step 2

Transfer the warm mixture to a large mixing bowl. Stir in the sugar and salt until dissolved.

Step 3

Sprinkle the yeast over the liquid mixture, let it sit for 5 minutes until frothy.

Step 4

Gradually add 3 cups of flour to the liquid mixture, stirring until a sticky dough forms.

Step 5

Knead the dough on a lightly floured surface, adding the remaining flour a little at a time, until the dough is soft and slightly tacky but no longer sticky (about 8-10 minutes).

Step 6

Place the dough in a lightly oiled bowl, cover with a clean kitchen towel, and let rise in a warm place for 1.5 hours or until doubled in size.

Step 7

In a small bowl, mix the cinnamon and brown sugar together. Set aside.

Step 8

After the dough has risen, punch it down and roll it out on a lightly floured surface into a large rectangle (about 9x14 inches).

Step 9

Sprinkle the cinnamon-sugar mixture evenly over the dough, leaving a small border around the edges.

Step 10

Sprinkle the raisins evenly over the cinnamon-sugar mixture.

Step 11

Starting from a short side, roll the dough tightly into a log. Pinch the seam to seal and tuck the ends under.

Step 12

Place the rolled dough seam-side down in a greased 9x5-inch loaf pan. Cover with a towel and let it rise for another hour, or until the dough has risen about 1 inch above the rim of the pan.

Step 13

Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C). Beat the egg in a small bowl and brush it over the top of the dough.

Step 14

Bake the bread for 35-40 minutes, or until the top is golden brown and the loaf sounds hollow when tapped.

Step 15

Remove the bread from the pan and let it cool completely on a wire rack before slicing.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1368.2g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	3773.9

Total Fat 66.5g	0%
Saturated Fat 34.0g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2.2g
Cholesterol 365.5mg	0%
Sodium 2680.1mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 741.7g	0%
Dietary Fiber 27.9g	0%
Total Sugars 339.7g
Protein 73.2g	0%

Vitamin D 161.1IU	0%
Calcium 781.0mg	0%
Iron 28.6mg	0%
Potassium 2597.3mg	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: 15.5%

Protein: 7.6%

Carbs: 76.9%