Cinnamon Raisin Swirl Bread My Lightened Version
Delight in the comforting flavors of homemade **Cinnamon Raisin Swirl Bread – My Lightened Version**, a healthier twist on the classic favorite. This recipe uses simple ingredients like warm milk, a touch of honey for natural sweetness, and a swirl of aromatic cinnamon and juicy raisins, all wrapped in a buttery, tender loaf. With a fluffy texture and golden crust achieved through a gentle egg wash, this bread is perfect for breakfast, teatime, or a delightful snack. By lightening up traditional recipes with 2% or skim milk and less sugar, this version delivers all the flavor with less guilt. Whether enjoyed fresh out of the oven or toasted with a pat of butter, every bite offers a nostalgic, bakery-quality experience made right in your kitchen. Ideal for beginners and seasoned bakers alike, this recipe is a must-try for anyone seeking wholesome, homemade indulgence.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 cup Warm milk (2% or skim)
- 2.25 teaspoons Active dry yeast
- 3 tablespoons Honey
- 3 tablespoons Unsalted butter, melted
- 0.75 teaspoon Salt
- 2.75 cups All-purpose flour
- 1.5 teaspoons Ground cinnamon (filling)
- 1.5 tablespoons Brown sugar, lightly packed (filling)
- 0.5 cup Raisins
- 1 unit Egg wash (1 egg + 1 tablespoon water)
Instructions
In a small bowl, heat the milk until warm to the touch but not hot (around 105–110°F). Sprinkle the active dry yeast over the milk and let it sit for 5-10 minutes until foamy.
In a large mixing bowl, combine the foamy yeast mixture with honey, melted butter, and salt. Mix until well combined.
Gradually add the flour, 1/2 cup at a time. Stir with a wooden spoon or use a stand mixer with a dough hook until the dough starts coming together.
Turn the dough out onto a lightly floured surface and knead for about 8-10 minutes (or 5 minutes with a stand mixer) until the dough is smooth and elastic.
Place the dough in a lightly greased bowl, cover it with a damp cloth or plastic wrap, and let it rise in a warm spot for about 1 hour or until doubled in size.
While the dough rises, prepare the filling by mixing the cinnamon and brown sugar in a small bowl.
Once the dough has risen, punch it down to release air and roll it out into a 9x12-inch rectangle on a floured surface.
Sprinkle the cinnamon-sugar mixture evenly across the rolled-out dough, leaving a 1-inch border along one long edge. Sprinkle raisins over the cinnamon sugar.
Starting from the long edge opposite the border, roll the dough tightly into a log. Pinch the seam closed and tuck the ends under.
Place the rolled dough seam-side-down into a lightly greased 9x5-inch loaf pan.
Cover the loaf with a cloth and let it rise for another 30-45 minutes or until puffed and slightly above the edges of the pan.
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Brush the risen loaf with the egg wash for a shiny crust.
Bake the bread for 30-35 minutes, or until the top is golden brown and the loaf sounds hollow when tapped.
Let the bread cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely before slicing.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2230 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
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| Total Fat | 47.9 g | 61% | |
| Saturated Fat | 27.2 g | 136% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 299 mg | 100% | |
| Sodium | 1982 mg | 86% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 403.5 g | 147% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 16.1 g | 58% | |
| Total Sugars | 134.9 g | ||
| Protein | 54.6 g | 109% | |
| Vitamin D | 4.0 mcg | 20% | |
| Calcium | 478 mg | 37% | |
| Iron | 18.7 mg | 104% | |
| Potassium | 1608 mg | 34% | |
*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.
