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    Home » Our latest posts » Breads

    The Most Comforting Cinnamon Swirl Raisin Bread

    April 3, 2018 Filed Under: Breads, Yeast Bread

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    Cinnamon Swirl Raisin Bread, is easy to make but does take a few hours for rising and baking. It is worth every second!

    This Cinnamon Swirl Raisin Bread is a little bite of home baked happiness. The rich brioche like bread is studded with raisins and has a colorful swirl of cinnamon sugar spiraling through.

    collage or cinnamon swirl raisin bread with text overlay

    Keys to this recipe:

    • do not add the raisins until you are done kneading the dough or they will rip apart (especially if using a stand mixer)
    • let the cinnamon swirl soak up the milk for a bit before rolling to avoid the layers of bread separating.
    • do not undercook it, it will look done at least 10 minutes before it actually is baked through.
    • consider making 2 loaves because this disappears quickly 😉

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    Cinnamon Swirl Raisin Bread

    loaf of cinnamon swirl raisin bread on a cooling rack.
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    Ingredients
     

    bread

    • 2 large eggs
    • ½ cup milk
    • ¼ cup water
    • 3 tablespoons butter (melted and cooled to room temperature)
    • 3+ cups flour
    • 3 tablespoons sugar
    • 1 package yeast (2 ¼ teaspoons)
    • 1 teaspoon salt
    • ½ cup raisins

    filling

    • ¼ cup sugar
    • 4 teaspoons ground cinnamon
    • 2 tablespoons milk

    Instructions
     

    • In a small bowl, beat two eggs until yellow. Remove 1 tablespoon and set aside for the final egg wash. 
    • In a 2 cup measuring cup, combine milk, water eggs and butter. 
    • In a stand mixer equipped with a dough hook, add 2 ½ cups flour, 3 tablespoons sugar, yeast and salt. Mix for a minute or so until combined. 
    • With mixer running slowly add in liquid. Once incorporated the dough should not stick to the bowl. If it does add additional flour a few tablespoons at a time.
    • Knead dough for 10 minutes. Add raisins and mix just until the raisins are spread throughout. 
    • Put dough in a greased bowl, cover with plastic wrap and let rise in a warm place until doubled in volume, about 2 hours. My favorite place is in the oven with light on.
    • Punch down dough and press out into a 16 by 8 rectangle. Don't stress the dimensions too much, the short end should be as wide as your bread pan.
    • Brush the top of the dough liberally with milk, saving about 1-2 teaspoons for the final egg wash. 
    • In a small bowl, combine sugar and cinnamon. Spread on top of the milk. For best results, let the cinnamon sugar mixture absorb the liquid so it is not still dry. This helps make a gummy layer that will make your swirl bake in, but not separate the bread.
    • Roll up the dough, pinching the bottom closed. Put in a greased 8.5 by 4.5 inch loaf pan with the seam side down. Let rise until dough is about 1 inch over the top of the loaf pan, 60-90 minutes.
    • Move oven rack to the position just below the middle one. Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
    • Combine the reserved tablespoon of beaten egg with a teaspoon or two of milk. Brush on the top of the bread.
    • Bake for 30-35 minutes, until top is dark golden brown and thermometer inserted in the center of the loaf registers 195 degrees. 

      Note, the loaf will look done 5-10 minutes before it is actually baked through. If you are worried about the top of the bread getting too brown, cover loosely with foil. 
    • Let loaf cool for 5 minutes on a wire rack. Remove from pan and then allow to cool completely. 

    Notes

    adapted from The Cook's Illustrated Cookbook (affiliate link)
    makes one 8.5 by 4.5 inch loaf 

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    Comments

    1. Lisa/Syncopated Mama

      April 03, 2018 at 8:01 am

      That bread looks just as good as I'm sure it tastes!

      Reply
    2. Marilyn Lesniak

      April 03, 2018 at 11:38 am

      I hope you had a wonderful holiday with family and friends. Today I brought some ideas for leftovers for your holiday Ham, a Chicken Broccoli Cheddar Cheese Wreath, and my newest dessert, Peanut Butter Chocolate Chip Cheesecake. Enjoy your week!

      Reply
    3. Sophia

      April 15, 2020 at 10:09 am

      I’m going to make your bread today and wondering about the amount of yeast. Is the 2 1/4 TABLESPOONS a mistake? I would normally use 2 1/4 teaspoons.

      Reply
      • Audrey

        April 16, 2020 at 6:52 pm

        That sure is a mistake! I fixed it in the post. thanks for letting me know

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