Easy Cinnamon Raisin Swirl Bread
Indulge in the comforting allure of homemade **Easy Cinnamon Raisin Swirl Bread**, a bakery-style loaf that’s surprisingly simple to make in your own kitchen. With its soft, pillowy texture and a luscious swirl of sweet cinnamon sugar and plump raisins, this bread is the ultimate treat for breakfast or as an anytime snack. Perfect for beginner bakers, this recipe uses instant yeast for a no-fuss rise and requires only 25 minutes of prep time before baking to golden perfection. Serve it warm from the oven or lightly toasted with a smear of butter for a cozy, aromatic delight. Whether you’re making it for a family brunch or just to fill your home with the irresistible scent of cinnamon, this homemade bread is bound to become a favorite. Keywords: cinnamon raisin bread, swirl bread recipe, easy homemade bread, cinnamon sugar bread, baking with yeast.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 cups All-purpose flour
- 3 tablespoons Granulated sugar
- 1.5 teaspoons Salt
- 2.25 teaspoons Instant yeast
- 1.5 cups Milk (whole or 2%)
- 4 tablespoons Unsalted butter
- 1 large Egg
- 1 cup Raisins
- 1 cup Light brown sugar
- 2 tablespoons Ground cinnamon
- 2 tablespoons Unsalted butter (melted)
Instructions
In a large mixing bowl, whisk together 3 1/2 cups of flour, granulated sugar, salt, and instant yeast.
In a small saucepan, heat the milk and 4 tablespoons of butter over medium heat until warm (but not hot, about 110°F).
Pour the warm milk mixture into the dry ingredients and mix until just combined. Add the egg and mix again until a sticky dough forms.
Gradually add the remaining flour (1/2 cup) as needed and knead the dough on a floured surface for 8–10 minutes until it becomes smooth and elastic.
Place the dough in a greased bowl, cover with plastic wrap or a clean kitchen towel, and let it rise in a warm spot for about 1 to 1.5 hours, or until doubled in size.
Meanwhile, mix the light brown sugar and ground cinnamon in a small bowl to make the filling. Set aside.
Once the dough has risen, punch it down and roll it out on a lightly floured surface into a rectangle, about 9x18 inches.
Brush the melted butter over the surface of the dough and sprinkle the cinnamon sugar mixture evenly over it. Scatter the raisins on top.
Starting from the short end, tightly roll up the dough into a log. Pinch the seams to seal it.
Grease a 9x5-inch loaf pan and place the rolled dough seam-side down into the pan. Cover and let it rise again for about 45 minutes, or until it rises just above the edges of the pan.
Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
Bake the bread for 35–40 minutes, or until it is golden brown and sounds hollow when tapped. If the top browns too quickly, tent it with aluminum foil after 20 minutes.
Remove from the oven and let the bread cool in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring it to a wire rack to cool completely.
Slice and serve plain or toasted with butter for a delicious treat!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
3495 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
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| Total Fat | 83.4 g | 107% | |
| Saturated Fat | 48.0 g | 240% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 216 mg | 72% | |
| Sodium | 3758 mg | 163% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 637.4 g | 232% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 23.3 g | 83% | |
| Total Sugars | 256.9 g | ||
| Protein | 65.8 g | 132% | |
| Vitamin D | 3.8 mcg | 19% | |
| Calcium | 807 mg | 62% | |
| Iron | 24.6 mg | 137% | |
| Potassium | 1478 mg | 31% | |
*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.
