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!
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Recipe Information
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
Instructions
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.
Transfer the warm mixture to a large mixing bowl. Stir in the sugar and salt until dissolved.
Sprinkle the yeast over the liquid mixture, let it sit for 5 minutes until frothy.
Gradually add 3 cups of flour to the liquid mixture, stirring until a sticky dough forms.
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).
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.
In a small bowl, mix the cinnamon and brown sugar together. Set aside.
After the dough has risen, punch it down and roll it out on a lightly floured surface into a large rectangle (about 9x14 inches).
Sprinkle the cinnamon-sugar mixture evenly over the dough, leaving a small border around the edges.
Sprinkle the raisins evenly over the cinnamon-sugar mixture.
Starting from a short side, roll the dough tightly into a log. Pinch the seam to seal and tuck the ends under.
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.
Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C). Beat the egg in a small bowl and brush it over the top of the dough.
Bake the bread for 35-40 minutes, or until the top is golden brown and the loaf sounds hollow when tapped.
Remove the bread from the pan and let it cool completely on a wire rack before slicing.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
3774 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 66.5 g | 85% | |
| Saturated Fat | 34.0 g | 170% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.2 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 366 mg | 122% | |
| Sodium | 2680 mg | 117% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 741.7 g | 270% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 27.9 g | 100% | |
| Total Sugars | 339.7 g | ||
| Protein | 73.2 g | 146% | |
| Vitamin D | 4.0 mcg | 20% | |
| Calcium | 781 mg | 60% | |
| Iron | 28.6 mg | 159% | |
| Potassium | 2597 mg | 55% | |
*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.
