Treat Yourself with this Incredible Soft and Sweet Cinnamon Raisin Bread

Are you in the mood for some soft, sweet, and delicious homemade bread? If you said yes, then this Cinnamon Raisin Bread recipe is sure to hit the spot! Made with a hearty blend of flour, yeast, sugar, and cinnamon, this scrumptious loaf brings flavor and texture together like no other.

This recipe harkens back to traditional baking, with a blend of warm spices, tangy raisins, and a hint of sweetness. A pinch of salt in the mix balances out the flavors, while the raisins are bound to burst with each bite. Baked until the outside has a golden hue and the inside is light and fluffy, this is a recipe you won’t be able to resist.

Ingredients:

– 3 cups of all-purpose flour
– 2 ¼ teaspoon of active dry yeast
– 1 teaspoon of salt
– 2 tablespoons of vegetable oil
– 1 tablespoon of white sugar
– 1 cup of warm milk
– ⅓ cup of raisins
– 1 teaspoon of ground cinnamon

Instructions:

1. In a large bowl, mix together the flour, yeast, salt, oil, and sugar until they combine.
2. Make a well in the middle of the flour mix.
3. Pour the warm milk into the well, stirring to incorporate the milk until the mixture is thick and sticky.
4. Knead the dough for 10 minutes on a lightly floured surface, until it is soft and pliable.
5. Transfer the dough to an oiled bowl, and roll it around to coat it in oil.
6. Cover the bowl with plastic wrap, and let it rise in a warm spot for 1 to 1½ hours.
7. When the dough has nearly doubled in size, stir in the raisins and the cinnamon.
8. Knead the dough for about 1 minute, to evenly incorporate the raisins and the cinnamon.
9. Cut the dough into 2 equal portions, and shape each one into a round.
10. Place the rounds of dough onto a lightly-greased baking sheet, and leave them covered to rise for 25 minutes.
11. Preheat the oven to 375°F.
12. Bake the rounds in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes, or until the tops are golden-brown.
13. Remove the bread from the oven and let it cool on a wire rack, before serving.

A Soft and Sweet Homemade Treat

This Cinnamon Raisin Bread is certainly a treat that your whole family will love. There’s something so comforting and familiar yet unexpected in the taste of warm cinnamon and plump raisins in a classic bread. Whether served plain or with a tasty spread, this bread will delight people young and old alike.

So take a break from store-bought bread, and try this recipe out. You won’t regret it! Bon appetit!