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Easy Cinnamon Swirl Raisin Bread

A medley of flavors is baked into this easy to prepare cinnamon swirl raisin bread. The result is a sweet and soft loaf that is bursting with cinnamon and raisins.

Prep Time
20 mins
Cook Time
20 mins
Additional Time
1 hr
Total Time
1 hr 50 mins
Servings: 10 slices
Calories: 120 kcal
Course: Bread
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 1 package dry yeast
  • 2 1/4 cups warm water
  • 3 Tbsp. sugar
  • 1 Tbsp. salt
  • 2 Tbsp. butter
  • 6 to 7 cups flour
  • 1 cup raisins
  • 1/4 cup sugar
  • 1 Tbsp. cinnamon
  • 2 Tbsp. water
  • 2 Tbsp. melted butter

Instructions

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  1. Dissolve yeast in 1/2 cup of warm water and 1 Tbsp. of the sugar. Let stand for 5 minutes.
  2. Stir in the remaining 1 3/4 cups warm water, 2 Tbsp. sugar, salt, butter, and 3 1/2 cups of flour. Beat until smooth. Mix in raisins and enough remaining flour to make the dough easy to handle.
  3. Turn dough onto a lightly floured surface; knead until smooth and elastic, about 10 minutes.
  4. Place the dough in a greased bowl, turn to coat all sides, then cover and let rise in a warm place until doubled.
  5. Mix together 1/4 cup sugar and cinnamon in a small bowl.
  6. Divide the dough in half and sheet each piece into a rectangle, 18 x 9-inches.
  7. Sprinkle each of sheet dough with 1 tablespoon of water and half the sugar mixture.
  8. Roll the dough from the short end and pinch the seams to seal them then place into a greased loaf pans.
  9. Brush the tops of the dough with melted butter and let rise for 1 hour.
  10. Bake at 425 degrees F. for 25 to 30 minutes.
  11. Remove to rack to cool.