Indulge in the delightful swirl of sweetness with this homemade Raisin Swirl Bread, a perfect harmony of soft, fluffy bread and warm, cinnamon-spiced layers. This recipe combines aromatic spices, juicy golden raisins, and a buttery brown sugar filling for a loaf thatβs as comforting as it is delicious. Expertly kneaded dough ensures a tender crumb, while the signature swirl lends an impressive visual appeal to every slice. Ideal for breakfast, as a snack, or even dessert, this bread is baked to perfection with a golden crust that locks in all the rich flavors. Easy to prepare and utterly satisfying, itβs a must-try for anyone craving a bakery-quality treat straight from their oven. Perfectly suited for keywords like "homemade raisin bread," "cinnamon swirl recipe," and "bakery-style bread," this recipe will have your kitchen smelling heavenly and your guests asking for seconds!
In a large bowl, combine the flour, granulated sugar, and salt. Set aside.
In a small saucepan, warm the milk until it's about 43Β°C (110Β°F). Remove from heat and stir in yeast. Let proof for about 5 minutes, or until it becomes foamy.
In the bowl of a stand mixer, combine the yeast mixture, the egg, and melted unsalted butter. Gradually add the dry ingredients and knead on medium speed using the dough hook attachment for about 7-10 minutes until the dough is smooth and elastic.
Fold in the raisins until evenly distributed within the dough.
Transfer the dough to a greased bowl, cover with a damp cloth, and let it rise in a warm place for about 1 to 1.5 hours, or until doubled in size.
Mix the brown sugar and cinnamon in a small bowl. Set aside.
Once the dough has risen, punch it down and roll it out on a lightly floured surface into a rectangle approximately 20cm x 40cm (8 x 16 inches).
Brush the melted butter over the entire surface of the dough. Sprinkle the cinnamon sugar mixture evenly over the buttered dough.
Starting from one of the shorter ends, tightly roll up the dough into a log shape.
Place the rolled dough seam side down in a greased 23cm x 13cm (9 x 5 inches) loaf pan.
Cover with a damp cloth and let it rise again for about 30-45 minutes, or until the dough is puffed up and nearly doubled.
Preheat your oven to 180Β°C (350Β°F).
Bake the bread for approximately 30-35 minutes until golden brown on top.
Allow the bread to cool slightly in the pan before removing it to a wire rack to cool completely before slicing.
Calories |
3521 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
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| Total Fat | 95.6 g | 123% | |
| Saturated Fat | 52.7 g | 264% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.3 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 415 mg | 138% | |
| Sodium | 2603 mg | 113% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 610.5 g | 222% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 22.5 g | 80% | |
| Total Sugars | 220.6 g | ||
| Protein | 72.7 g | 145% | |
| Vitamin D | 4.2 mcg | 21% | |
| Calcium | 601 mg | 46% | |
| Iron | 27.7 mg | 154% | |
| Potassium | 2408 mg | 51% | |
*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.