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cinnamon raisin bread

(3 ratings)
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Blue Ribbon Recipe by
Desiree Macy
@DMomma
None, FL

This is an easy bread to make, and what a workout you get kneading it. It's lovely toasted with cream cheese and apple butter.

Blue Ribbon Recipe

What a treat this homemade cinnamon raisin bread is. It's a labor of love, kneading, and waiting for the dough to rise, but well worth the effort. The cinnamon sugar swirl not only looks beautiful as you cut into it, but it also adds a sweet nugget of flavor. Your house will smell divine while the bread bakes. Spread some butter or jam on a slice, and you have a great snack or addition to breakfast.

— The Test Kitchen @kitchencrew
(3 ratings)
yield 3 loaves,36 servings
prep time 30 Min
cook time 45 Min
method Bake

Ingredients For cinnamon raisin bread

  • 1 1/2 c
    milk
  • 1 c
    water
  • 2 pkg
    active dry yeast
  • 3 lg
    eggs
  • 1/2 c
    granulated sugar or a sugar substitute like Splenda
  • 1 tsp
    salt
  • 1/2 c
    butter or margarine,softened
  • 1 1/2 c
    raisins any kind (if you like, you can rehydrate the raisins with a bit of any liquid, enough to cover them)
  • 8 c
    all-purpose flour
  • 2 Tbsp
    milk
  • 3/4 c
    granulated sugar or sugar substitute,lie splenda
  • 2 Tbsp
    cinnamon
  • 2 Tbsp
    butter

How To Make cinnamon raisin bread

  • Warming milk in a saucepan.
    1
    Warm the milk in a small saucepan until it bubbles. Then remove from heat and let cool until lukewarm.
  • Dissolving yeast in water.
    2
    Dissolve yeast in warm water, and set aside until yeast is frothy.
  • Eggs, sugar, butter, salt, raisins, and cooled milk in a bowl.
    3
    Mix in eggs, sugar, butter or margarine, salt, and raisins. Stir in cooled milk.
  • Slowly adding flour.
    4
    Add the flour, gradually, to make a stiff dough.
  • Kneading dough on a floured surface.
    5
    Knead dough on a lightly floured surface for a few minutes.
  • Dough rising in a greased bowl.
    6
    Place in a large, greased, mixing bowl, and turn to grease the surface of the dough. Cover with a damp cloth. Allow to rise until doubled.
  • Dough rolled into a rectangle and cinnamon sugar sprinkled on top.
    7
    Roll out on a lightly floured surface into a large rectangle 1/2 inch thick. Moisten dough with 2 tablespoons milk. Mix together 3/4 cup sugar and 2 tablespoons cinnamon. Sprinkle the mixture on top of the moistened dough.
  • Dough rolled into a log shape.
    8
    Roll up tightly; the roll should be about 3 inches in diameter.
  • Dough cut into thirds and ends tucked under.
    9
    Cut into thirds, and tuck under ends.
  • Dough placed into greased loaf pans.
    10
    Place loaves into well-greased 9 x 5 inch pans. Lightly grease the tops of loaves.
  • Dough rising in loaf pans.
    11
    Let rise again for 1 hour.
  • Baking the Cinnamon Raisin Bread.
    12
    Bake at 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) for 45 minutes, or until loaves are lightly browned and sound hollow when knocked.
  • Brushing melted butter on baked bread.
    13
    Remove loaves from pans and brush with melted butter or margarine. Let cool before slicing.
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