Cinnamon Raisin Bread
Indulge in the warm, comforting flavors of homemade Cinnamon Raisin Bread—a soft, fluffy loaf swirled with the perfect blend of sweet cinnamon and juicy raisins. This irresistible recipe combines simple pantry staples like all-purpose flour, sugar, and ground cinnamon, with the addition of warm milk and buttery richness to create a dough that's beautifully light and tender. The kneading and rising process ensures a perfectly airy texture, while the raisins are rolled into the dough for a pop of chewy sweetness in every slice. Whether toasted with a pat of butter or enjoyed fresh from the oven, this golden-brown bread is perfect for breakfast, brunch, or a delightful snack. With just 20 minutes of prep time, this classic cinnamon bread recipe delivers bakery-quality results right from your kitchen.
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Recipe Information
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
Instructions
In a large mixing bowl, combine 3 1/2 cups of all-purpose flour, sugar, cinnamon, salt, and instant yeast. Stir until well blended.
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.
Add the warm milk mixture and egg to the dry ingredients. Stir together until a soft dough forms.
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.
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.
Punch down the dough and turn it onto a floured surface. Roll out to a rectangle approximately 9x14 inches.
Sprinkle the raisins evenly over the dough, then roll the dough tightly from the short end to form a loaf.
Pinch seams to seal and place seam-side down in a greased 9x5 inch loaf pan.
Brush the top of the loaf with vegetable oil, cover loosely with plastic wrap, and let rise until doubled, about 30 to 45 minutes.
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
Bake the loaf in the preheated oven for 30-35 minutes, or until golden brown and sounds hollow when tapped.
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
Calories |
3647 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 54.2 g | 69% | |
| Saturated Fat | 22.7 g | 114% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 7.6 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 312 mg | 104% | |
| Sodium | 2688 mg | 117% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 726.5 g | 264% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 30.5 g | 109% | |
| Total Sugars | 323.4 g | ||
| Protein | 77.3 g | 155% | |
| Vitamin D | 5.0 mcg | 25% | |
| Calcium | 818 mg | 63% | |
| Iron | 27.8 mg | 154% | |
| Potassium | 2481 mg | 53% | |
*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.
