Amazing Cinnamon Raisin Bread for a Delicious Breakfast Delight Recipe
This Amazing Cinnamon Raisin Bread is a delightful breakfast treat featuring a soft, aromatic loaf packed with sweet raisins and warm cinnamon spice. Perfectly fluffy with a golden crust, it’s ideal for toasting or enjoying fresh with butter.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30-35 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 50 minutes
- Yield: 12 slices 1x
- Category: Bread
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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Dry Ingredients
- 4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 packet (2 ¼ tsp) active dry yeast
- ⅓ cup granulated sugar
- 1 tsp salt
- 2 tbsp ground cinnamon
Wet Ingredients
- 1 ½ cups warm water (110°F/45°C)
- 4 tbsp softened butter
- 1 cup raisins (soaked in warm water)
Instructions
- Activate the yeast: In a bowl, combine warm water and granulated sugar, then sprinkle the active dry yeast on top. Let it sit undisturbed for 5-10 minutes or until the mixture becomes frothy, indicating the yeast is active.
- Mix dry ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, salt, and ground cinnamon to evenly distribute the flavors.
- Combine wet and dry ingredients: Add the activated yeast mixture and softened butter to the dry ingredients. Stir everything together until a cohesive dough forms.
- Knead the dough: Transfer the dough onto a lightly floured surface and knead for 8-10 minutes until the dough becomes smooth, elastic, and slightly tacky but not sticky.
- Incorporate raisins: Spread the dough out gently and evenly sprinkle the soaked raisins over one half. Fold the other half over and gently knead just enough to distribute the raisins throughout the dough without crushing them.
- First rise: Place the dough in a greased bowl, cover with plastic wrap or a damp towel, and let it rise in a warm area for about 1 hour or until it has doubled in size.
- Preheat oven and shape loaf: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Gently punch down the risen dough, shape it into a loaf, and place it in a greased loaf pan.
- Bake the bread: Bake the loaf in the preheated oven for 30-35 minutes until the crust is golden brown and the bread sounds hollow when tapped.
- Cool and serve: Remove the bread from the oven and let it cool in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely or serve warm with butter.
Notes
- Soaking the raisins in warm water plumps them and prevents them from drawing moisture out of the dough.
- Make sure your water temperature is around 110°F (45°C) to activate yeast properly without killing it.
- For extra flavor, you can brush the crust with melted butter after baking while the bread is still warm.
- Store the bread in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days, or freeze slices for longer storage.
- Adjust sugar quantity if you prefer a less sweet bread.
Keywords: Cinnamon Raisin Bread, Breakfast Bread, Homemade Bread, Sweet Bread, Yeast Bread, Cinnamon Bread
