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Cinnamon Raisin Bread

Cinnamon Raisin Bread prepared dish

This homemade cinnamon raisin bread is soft, fluffy, and filled with sweet raisins and warm cinnamon. Perfect for breakfast or as a delightful snack, it can be enjoyed toasted with butter or on its own.

This recipe is american style, breakfast, scaled for 8 servings, with 15 min prep and 30 min cook.

Prep: 15 min · Cook: 30 min · Total: 45 min · Serves: 8

Quick cooking notes

  • Core ingredients include salt, raisins, egg, granulated sugar.
  • Follow all 11 steps in order for the intended texture and doneness.
  • Ingredient quantities listed below are for 8 servings.

Ingredients

  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1 cup raisins
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 tbsp granulated sugar
  • 3 cups all-purpose flour
  • 2 tbsp active dry yeast
  • 2 tbsp ground cinnamon
  • 1 cup water
  • 2 tbsp unsalted butter (melted)
  • 1 cup milk

Instructions

  1. In a large bowl, combine the flour, sugar, yeast, salt, and ground cinnamon.
  2. In a separate bowl, mix the warm milk, water, and melted butter, then add the egg and whisk until combined.
  3. Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and mix until a dough forms.
  4. Knead the dough on a floured surface for about 5-7 minutes until smooth and elastic.
  5. Incorporate the raisins into the dough, ensuring they are evenly distributed.
  6. Place the dough in a greased bowl, cover with a cloth, and let it rise in a warm place for about 1 hour or until doubled in size.
  7. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
  8. Punch down the risen dough and shape it into a loaf, then place it in a greased loaf pan.
  9. Let the dough rise again for about 30 minutes.
  10. Bake in the preheated oven for 30 minutes or until the top is golden brown and the bread sounds hollow when tapped.
  11. Allow the bread to cool in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring it to a wire rack to cool completely.

Nutrition (per serving)

  • Calories: 180
  • Protein: 4 g
  • Fat: 5 g
  • Carbohydrates: 30 g
  • Fiber: 1 g
  • Sugar: 4 g
  • Sodium: 150 mg

Nutrition values are estimates based on stored ingredient totals and serving size.

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