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Healthy Cinnamon Raisin Bread Recipe

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.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 50 minutes
Servings: 1 loaf
Course: Bread
Cuisine: American
Calories: 210
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 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

Method
 

  1. Combine warm water and sugar, sprinkle yeast on top, and let sit until foamy.
  2. In a large bowl, whisk flour, salt, and cinnamon.
  3. Add yeast mixture and softened butter to dry ingredients and mix until a shaggy dough forms.
  4. Knead dough on a floured surface until smooth and elastic.
  5. Gently knead in drained raisins.
  6. Place dough in a greased bowl, cover, and let rise until doubled.
  7. Shape dough into a loaf and place in a greased 9x5-inch pan.
  8. Bake at 350°F (175°C) for 30–35 minutes until golden and baked through.
  9. 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.