Cinnamon Raisin Bread Recipe

Name: Cinnamon Raisin Bread
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: General
Ingredients: 1 package active dry yeast; 1/2 cup warm water; 1/4 teaspoon plus 3 tablespoons sugar; 2 1/2 cups unbleached all-purpose flour; 1/2 cup whole wheat flour; 1 1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon; 1/2 cup walnut pieces, toasted and chopped; 5 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted and cooled to room temperature; 1/3 cup water; 1 cup raisins

Servings: persons

1 package active dry yeast
1/2 cup warm water
1/4 teaspoon plus 3 tablespoons sugar
2 1/2 cups unbleached all-purpose flour
1/2 cup whole wheat flour
1 1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
1/2 cup walnut pieces, toasted and chopped
5 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted and cooled to room temperature
1/3 cup water
1 cup raisins

1
Stir the yeast, warm water, and 1/4 teaspoon sugar together in a small bowl.
2
Let the mixture stand until the yeast starts foaming, 5 to 10 minutes.
3
Combine the flours, the remaining 3 tablespoons sugar, the cinnamon, and walnuts in a large bowl.
4
Stir well.
5
Stir the yeast mixture, butter, and 1/3 cup water into the flour mixture.
6
Then stir in the raisins or work them in by hand.
7
Let stand 10 minutes.
8
Transfer the dough to a lightly floured surface and knead until it is smooth and elastic, about 7 minutes.
9
Lightly oil a large bowl, and turn the dough in it to coat it with the oil.
10
Cover the bowl loosely with a kitchen towel and let the dough rise in a warm place until it is doubled in bulk, about 45 minutes.
11
Oil a 9 x 5 x 3-inch loaf pan.
12
Punch the dough down, and shape it into a loaf.
13
Press it into the prepared pan and cover it loosely.
14
Let the dough rise until it nearly fills the pan, 45 to 60 minutes.
15
Preheat the oven to 375F.
16
Bake the bread until the top is browned and the bottom sounds hollow when tapped with your finger, 35 to 40 minutes.
17
Remove the bread from the pan and let it cool on a wire rack.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 package active dry yeast, 1/2 cup warm water, 1/4 teaspoon plus 3 tablespoons sugar, 2 1/2 cups unbleached all-purpose flour, and more.

Yes, Cinnamon Raisin Bread falls under the General category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

Cinnamon Raisin Bread

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