This classic cinnamon raisin bread is the ultimate comfort food, perfect for breakfast, brunch, or a sweet afternoon snack. The dough is soft and airy, enriched with a touch of butter and sugar, while the raisins plump up during baking to create pockets of chewy sweetness. The cinnamon adds a warm, spicy aroma that fills your kitchen while it bakes. It&# 226;ÂÂs incredibly easy to make, especially in a bread machine, but the result tastes just like it came from a professional bakery. Serve it warm with a pat of butter or enjoy it toasted with jam. This recipe yields a generous 1.5-loaf size, making it great for sharing or freezing slices for later.
Cinnamon Raisin Bread (1 1/2 Loaf
Description
This classic cinnamon raisin bread is the ultimate comfort food, perfect for breakfast, brunch, or a sweet afternoon snack. The dough is soft and airy, enriched with a touch of butter and sugar, while the raisins plump up during baking to create pockets of chewy sweetness. The cinnamon adds a warm, spicy aroma that fills your kitchen while it bakes. It&# 226;ÂÂs incredibly easy to make, especially in a bread machine, but the result tastes just like it came from a professional bakery. Serve it warm with a pat of butter or enjoy it toasted with jam. This recipe yields a generous 1.5-loaf size, making it great for sharing or freezing slices for later.Ingredients
Directions
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Ensure water is at room temperature; if needed, microwave for 60 seconds to warm slightly.
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Place water and softened butter in the bread machine pan.
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Add bread flour, sugar, salt, vital wheat gluten, and yeast on top of the liquid ingredients.
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Select the "Mix Bread" or "Dough" setting and set crust to medium.
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Press start to begin the mixing cycle.
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In a small bowl, toss raisins with ground cinnamon until evenly coated.
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After the machine has mixed for about 3 minutes, add one-third of the cinnamon raisins through the ingredient hopper or opening.
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Wait 3 more minutes, then add the second third of the raisins.
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Wait another 3 minutes, then add the remaining raisins to ensure even distribution throughout the loaf.
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Allow the machine to complete the kneading, rising, and baking cycles.
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Once finished, remove the bread from the pan and let it cool on a wire rack for at least 10 minutes before slicing.
Nutrition Facts
Servings 1
- Amount Per Serving
- Calories 881.1kcal
- % Daily Value *
- Total Fat 7.3g12%
- Saturated Fat 1.9g10%
- Cholesterol 0.0mg0%
- Sodium 4961.8mg207%
- Total Carbohydrate 185.8g62%
- Dietary Fiber 8.0g32%
- Sugars 41.3g
- Protein 25.0g50%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
