Indulge in the warm, spiced aroma of freshly baked Raisin Bread, effortlessly crafted using your bread machine! This delightful recipe combines rich, wholesome ingredients like buttery milk, plump raisins, and a generous dash of cinnamon to create a tender, slightly sweet loaf that’s perfect for breakfast, snacking, or even dessert. With a prep time of just 5 minutes, the bread machine handles all the heavy lifting—kneading, rising, and baking—so you can sit back and enjoy the process. The recipe is thoughtfully layered to ensure perfect texture and flavor, and the added convenience of the machine’s “add-ins” signal makes it easy to incorporate raisins right at the ideal moment. Slice it up warm or leave it to cool completely for a soft, aromatic bread your whole family will love. Perfectly suited for bread machine enthusiasts, this easy Raisin Bread recipe is your new go-to for cozy mornings!
Add the milk to the bread machine pan first, followed by the unsalted butter (cut into small pieces) and the egg. The liquid ingredients should be at room temperature for optimal results.
Layer the flour on top of the liquid ingredients, ensuring it covers them completely.
Add the granulated sugar, salt, and ground cinnamon to separate corners of the pan, keeping them apart from each other.
Make a small well in the center of the flour and add the active dry yeast. Ensure the yeast does not touch the wet ingredients at this stage.
Select the 'Sweet Bread' or 'Basic Bread' setting on your bread machine, with a medium crust color if that option is available.
When you hear the machine's 'add-ins' signal (usually during the kneading cycle), add the raisins. If your bread machine doesn't have an add-ins signal, add the raisins approximately 10-15 minutes into the kneading process.
Let the bread machine complete its cycle, which includes kneading, rising, and baking. This usually takes about 2.5 to 3 hours depending on the model of your bread machine.
Once the baking is complete, carefully remove the bread pan from the machine using oven mitts and allow the bread to cool in the pan for about 10 minutes.
Gently remove the bread from the pan and transfer it to a wire rack to cool completely before slicing and serving.
Calories |
2526 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
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| Total Fat | 65.3 g | 84% | |
| Saturated Fat | 33.8 g | 169% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.2 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 366 mg | 122% | |
| Sodium | 2617 mg | 114% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 438.2 g | 159% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 18.6 g | 66% | |
| Total Sugars | 141.5 g | ||
| Protein | 59.3 g | 119% | |
| Vitamin D | 4.1 mcg | 20% | |
| Calcium | 517 mg | 40% | |
| Iron | 19.5 mg | 108% | |
| Potassium | 1906 mg | 41% | |
*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.