Description
Cinnamon Raisin Bread is a soft, fluffy homemade loaf filled with plump raisins and warm cinnamon spice. Perfect for breakfast, toast, or French toast, this classic bread delivers bakery-quality flavor with simple pantry ingredients and an easy baking method.
Ingredients
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- 4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 packet (2 ¼ tsp) active dry yeast
- 1 ½ cups warm water (110°F)
- ⅓ cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 2 tablespoons ground cinnamon
- 1 cup raisins, soaked and drained
- 4 tablespoons softened butter
Instructions
- Combine warm water and sugar, sprinkle yeast on top, and let sit until foamy.
- In a large bowl, whisk flour, salt, and cinnamon.
- Add yeast mixture and softened butter to dry ingredients and mix until a shaggy dough forms.
- Knead dough on a floured surface until smooth and elastic.
- Gently knead in drained raisins.
- Place dough in a greased bowl, cover, and let rise until doubled.
- Shape dough into a loaf and place in a greased 9×5-inch pan.
- Bake at 350°F (175°C) for 30–35 minutes until golden and baked through.
- Cool slightly before slicing and serving.
Notes
Soaking raisins prevents dryness and ensures even distribution. Allow bread to cool before slicing to avoid a gummy texture.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Bread
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 220mg
- Fat: 4g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 10mg
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