Homemade Cinnamon Raisin Bread Recipe

Cinnamon raisin bread is the perfect weekend wake-up call for your family. It's even better shared over hot coffee with a decadent pat of butter on each slice.

INGREDIENTS

– Whole milk – Active dry yeast – White granulated sugar – All-purpose flour – Raisins – Ground cinnamon – Ground nutmeg – Honey – Salt

STEP 1

In the bowl of a stand-up mixer fitted with a dough hook, add the warm milk, yeast, and white sugar. Let it sit for 4 to 5 minutes so the warmth of the milk can activate the yeast.

STEP 2

In a separate mixing bowl, combine the flour, raisins, ground cinnamon, and ground nutmeg. Mix until all combined and the raisins are coated with the flour mixture.

STEP 3

Add the honey, salt, egg, and butter to the yeast mixture. At slow speed mix quickly for 30 seconds.

STEP 4

Oil a large mixing bowl. Transfer the ball of dough to an oiled bowl and cover with plastic wrap. Let it rise for 90 minutes into a warm, draft-free place.

STEP 5

Grease a loaf pan (9.25 x 5.25 inches) with shortening or butter. Set that aside. Punch the dough down and then transfer it to a lightly floured surface or pastry mat.

STEP 6

Flatten out the dough into a rectangle measuring about 8 x 10 inches, and roll it into a log. Then place it into the prepared pan.

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