Cinnamon Raisin Bread

Nov 3, 2026 · By VanillaGoods

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Cinnamon raisin bread is a soft, lightly sweet yeast loaf packed with plump raisins and swirled with cinnamon sugar. It makes superb toast. Makes 1 9 x 5-inch loaf in about 3 hr 27 min.

Prep 165 min

Cook 42 min

Total 3 hr 27 min

Yield 1 9 x 5-inch loaf

Ingredients

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9 x 5-inch loaf

4 cups (500 g)bread flour
1 cup (240 ml)whole milk, warm, 100 F (38 C)
¼ oz (7 g)instant yeast
⅓ cup (60 g)granulated sugar, for the dough
1 (50 g)egg
3 ½ tbsp (50 g)unsalted butter, softened, for the dough
1 ¼ tsp (7 g)fine salt
1 ¼ cups (170 g)raisins, soaked in warm water 10 minutes, drained
⅓ cup (60 g)granulated sugar, for the cinnamon swirl
1 tbsp (8 g)ground cinnamon
1 ½ tbsp (20 g)unsalted butter, melted, for the cinnamon swirl
½ tbsp (10 g)unsalted butter, melted, for the to finish

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Instructions

Mix the flour, sugar, yeast and salt in a mixer bowl. Add the milk, egg and soft butter and knead on medium 8 minutes until smooth and elastic.
Knead in the drained raisins until evenly spread.
Cover and let rise 1 to 1.5 hours until doubled.
Stir the sugar and cinnamon together. Grease a 9 x 5-inch loaf pan.
Roll the dough into a 9 x 16-inch rectangle, brush with the melted butter for the swirl and scatter on the cinnamon sugar, leaving a 1-inch border on one short end.
Roll up tightly from the other short end, pinch the seam and place it seam side down in the pan. Cover and rise 45 minutes until it crowns 1 inch above the rim.
Heat the oven to 350 F (175 C). Bake 38 to 42 minutes, until deep golden and 190 F (88 C) inside. Tent with foil if browning too fast.
Brush the top with melted butter, turn out onto a rack and cool completely before slicing.

Tips

Soak raisins briefly so they do not draw moisture from the dough.
Roll the log tightly to avoid gaps in the swirl.
Let it cool fully, or the swirl will smear when sliced.
Good with butter and coffee.

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Recipe FAQ

How long does it take to make cinnamon raisin bread?

Plan on 165 minutes of prep and 42 minutes of cooking. The recipe makes 1 9 x 5-inch loaf.

How should I store cinnamon raisin bread?

Keep wrapped at room temperature 3 days or freeze sliced up to 2 months.

Can I make cinnamon raisin bread ahead?

It is at its best the day it is made; prepare it a few hours before serving.

Serve it with butter and coffee.

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Nutrition

Per serving = 1 of 1 serving this recipe makes.

262 Calories / serving

8.0g Fat

43.3g Carbs

5.7g Protein

21.5g Sugar

Whole recipe (1 serving): ~262 cal · 8g fat · 43g carbs · 6g protein · 22g sugar

Estimated values per serving, calculated from standard ingredient data. Not verified Nutrition Facts; actual values vary with brands, measurements, and preparation.