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Cinnamon Swirl Raisin Bread

Cinnamon Swirl Raisin Bread: Your Cozy Morning Delight

This Cinnamon Swirl Raisin Bread features layers of soft, fluffy dough with a sweet cinnamon and raisin swirl, perfect for breakfast.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
First Rise 1 hour
Total Time 2 hours 15 minutes
Servings: 10 slices
Course: Breakfast
Cuisine: American
Calories: 200
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Dough Ingredients
  • 4 cups all-purpose flour Keep some aside for dusting and adjusting dough consistency.
  • 2 tablespoons nonfat dry milk powder Enhances moisture and tenderness.
  • 4 tablespoons sugar Sweetens dough; 2 tablespoons for topping.
  • 1.5 teaspoons kosher salt Use 1 tablespoon for double batch.
  • 2.25 teaspoons instant dry yeast Key leavening agent.
  • 2.5 teaspoons ground cinnamon 1 teaspoon for dough, 1.5 teaspoons for swirl.
  • 0.75 cups raisins Feel free to substitute with cranberries or currants.
  • 1 cup lukewarm water Activate yeast; 85-90°F.
  • 4 tablespoons unsalted butter Softened; 1 tablespoon melted for topping.

Equipment

  • mixing bowl
  • Dough Hook
  • Rolling Pin
  • Loaf Pan
  • wire rack

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Soak the raisins in warm water for 30 minutes to plump them up.
  2. In a mixing bowl, sift 3 cups of flour and add dry ingredients; whisk together.
  3. Gradually mix in lukewarm water until dough forms.
  4. Add butter cubes to dough one at a time, mixing until incorporated.
  5. Knead the dough on a floured surface for 8-10 minutes until smooth and elastic.
  6. Place dough in a greased bowl, cover, and let rise until doubled, about 1 hour.
  7. Roll dough into a rectangle, sprinkle cinnamon sugar and raisins, then roll tightly.
  8. Place dough seam-side down in a greased pan, cover and rise for 30 minutes.
  9. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
  10. Brush dough with melted butter and sprinkle with cinnamon sugar before baking.
  11. Bake loaf for about 45 minutes until golden and hollow when tapped.
  12. Cool in pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to wire rack to cool completely.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 200kcalCarbohydrates: 36gProtein: 4gFat: 6gSaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 15mgSodium: 200mgPotassium: 150mgFiber: 1gSugar: 7gVitamin A: 250IUCalcium: 30mgIron: 1mg

Notes

This bread is perfect for sharing and customizable with different dried fruits or nuts.

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