Amazing Cinnamon Raisin Bread for a Delicious Breakfast Delight Recipe
This Amazing Cinnamon Raisin Bread is a delightful and aromatic breakfast option that combines the warm, comforting flavors of cinnamon with sweet, plump raisins. Soft, slightly sweet, and beautifully golden, this homemade bread is perfect toasted with butter or enjoyed fresh from the oven for a satisfying start to your day.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 50 minutes
- Yield: 1 loaf (about 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
Add-ins
- 1 cup raisins (soaked in warm water)
Instructions
- Activate the Yeast: In a small bowl, combine warm water and sugar, then sprinkle the active dry yeast over the surface. Let this mixture sit for 5-10 minutes until it becomes frothy, indicating the yeast is active and ready to use.
- Mix Dry Ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, salt, and ground cinnamon until evenly distributed.
- Combine Ingredients: Add the activated yeast mixture and softened butter to the dry ingredients. Stir thoroughly until a rough dough forms and all ingredients are incorporated.
- Knead the Dough: Transfer the dough onto a floured surface and knead for 8-10 minutes until it becomes smooth and elastic, which helps develop the gluten for a nice bread texture.
- Add Raisins: Sprinkle the soaked raisins over one half of the dough, fold the dough over the raisins, and knead gently to evenly incorporate the raisins throughout the dough.
- First Rise: Place the dough in a greased bowl, cover it with plastic wrap or a clean kitchen towel, and let it rise in a warm spot for about 1 hour or until it has doubled in size.
- Preheat Oven: While the dough is rising, preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Shape and Bake: After the dough has risen, punch it down and shape it into a loaf. Place the loaf in a greased bread pan and bake for 30-35 minutes until the top is golden brown and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Cool and Serve: Remove the bread from the oven and allow it to cool on a wire rack before slicing. Enjoy warm or toasted with butter for a delicious breakfast treat.
Notes
- Soaking the raisins in warm water before adding them helps them plump up and stay moist during baking.
- Make sure the water used to activate the yeast is warm, not hot, to prevent killing the yeast.
- For extra flavor, you can sprinkle a little cinnamon sugar on top of the loaf before baking.
- Store leftover bread wrapped tightly at room temperature for up to 3 days or freeze slices for longer storage.
Keywords: cinnamon raisin bread, homemade bread, breakfast bread, sweet bread, cinnamon bread
