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Easy Homemade Cinnamon Raisin Bread Recipe

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Make soft, fluffy homemade cinnamon raisin bread with this simple recipe. This loaf is perfect for breakfast or toasting and delivers comforting flavor without complicated steps.

Ingredients

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  • 1 cup warm water (105-115°F)
  • 2 1/4 teaspoons active dry yeast
  • 1/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 large egg, room temperature
  • 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 3 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup raisins
  • 1/4 cup packed light brown sugar (for swirl)
  • 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon (for swirl)
  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted (for brushing top)

Instructions

  1. In a large bowl, dissolve the yeast and 1 teaspoon of the granulated sugar in the warm water. Let stand for 5 minutes until foamy.
  2. Add the remaining granulated sugar, egg, melted butter, and salt to the yeast mixture. Stir to combine.
  3. Gradually add the flour, mixing until a shaggy dough forms. Turn the dough out onto a lightly floured surface.
  4. Knead the dough for 6 to 8 minutes until it becomes smooth and elastic. Add the raisins during the last minute of kneading.
  5. Place the dough in a lightly oiled bowl, turning to coat. Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and let it rise in a warm place for 1 to 1.5 hours, or until doubled in size.
  6. While the dough rises, mix the brown sugar and cinnamon together in a small bowl to create the swirl mixture.
  7. Gently punch down the risen dough. Roll the dough out into a large rectangle, about 10 by 16 inches.
  8. Brush the entire surface of the dough with 1 tablespoon of melted butter. Sprinkle the cinnamon-sugar mixture evenly over the buttered surface.
  9. Tightly roll the dough up lengthwise, starting from the long edge, creating a log. Pinch the seam closed.
  10. Place the dough log into a greased 9×5 inch loaf pan. Cover loosely and let it rise again for 30 to 45 minutes, or until the dough has crowned about 1 inch over the rim of the pan.
  11. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Brush the top of the loaf with the remaining melted butter.
  12. Bake for 30 to 35 minutes, or until the top is golden brown and the internal temperature reaches 200°F (93°C).
  13. Remove the bread from the pan immediately after baking and let it cool completely on a wire rack before slicing.

Notes

  • For an extra soft texture, use bread flour instead of all-purpose flour.
  • If your raisins are dry, soak them in hot water for 10 minutes, then drain and pat them dry before adding them to the dough.
  • This bread is excellent when toasted and served with cream cheese or butter.

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