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Soft Cinnamon Raisin Bread

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Make a soft, sweet loaf of homemade cinnamon raisin bread using this straightforward recipe.

Ingredients

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  • 1 cup warm milk (about 110°F)
  • 2 1/4 teaspoons active dry yeast
  • 1/4 cup granulated sugar plus 1 teaspoon for yeast
  • 1 large egg, room temperature
  • 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 3 1/2 cups all-purpose flour, plus more for dusting
  • 1 cup raisins
  • 2 tablespoons ground cinnamon
  • 1/4 cup packed light brown sugar

Instructions

  1. In a large bowl, combine the warm milk, 1 teaspoon of sugar, and the yeast. Let stand for 5 to 10 minutes until foamy.
  2. Stir in the remaining granulated sugar, egg, melted butter, and salt into the yeast mixture.
  3. Gradually add the flour, mixing until a shaggy dough forms.
  4. Turn the dough out onto a lightly floured surface. Knead for about 5 to 7 minutes until the dough is smooth and elastic.
  5. Flatten the dough into a rectangle. Mix the raisins, ground cinnamon, and brown sugar together in a small bowl. Sprinkle this mixture evenly over the dough.
  6. Roll the dough tightly into a log, pinching the seam closed.
  7. Place the dough seam-side down in a greased 9×5 inch loaf pan.
  8. Cover the pan loosely with plastic wrap and let the dough rise in a warm place for 1 to 1.5 hours, or until doubled in size.
  9. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) during the last 20 minutes of rising.
  10. Bake for 30 to 35 minutes, or until the top is golden brown and the internal temperature reaches 200°F (93°C).
  11. Remove the bread from the pan immediately and cool completely on a wire rack before slicing.

Notes

  • For a shinier crust, brush the top of the loaf with a little melted butter immediately after removing it from the oven.
  • If you prefer a stronger cinnamon swirl, increase the cinnamon sugar filling to 3 tablespoons of cinnamon and 1/3 cup of brown sugar.
  • If you are using a bread machine, follow the manufacturer’s directions for the dough cycle, then shape and bake in a conventional oven.

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