How to Make Cinnamon Raisin Swirl Bread - A Step-by-Step Guide

There's nothing quite like the smell of freshly baked bread wafting through the house, and this Cinnamon Raisin Swirl Bread is no exception. Soft, moist, and full of warm, comforting flavors, this bread is perfect for breakfast, brunch, or a sweet snack any time of day. The combination of cinnamon and raisins makes for a delightful twist on classic bread, and the swirl pattern inside adds an extra touch of elegance and excitement.

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Ingredients

  • 1 ½ cups warm water
  • 2 tablespoons milk
  • 2 tablespoons shortening
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 4 cups bread flour
  • 3 tablespoons white sugar
  • 2 teaspoons active dry yeast
  • 1 cup raisins
  • 2 tablespoons butter, softened
  • 2 tablespoons brown sugar
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1 tablespoon butter, melted

Information

  • Prep Time: 20 mins
  • Cook Time: 30 mins
  • Additional Time: 1 hr
  • Total Time: 1 hr 50 mins
  • Servings: 20
  • Yield: 2 (9x5-inch) loaves

  • Place warm water, milk, shortening, salt, flour, sugar, and yeast into a bread machine in the order listed, or follow the order recommended by the manufacturer if different. Select cycle; press Start.
  • If your machine has a Fruit setting, add raisins at the signal or about 5 minutes before the kneading cycle has finished.
  • Remove dough from the machine after the first rising cycle has finished. Turn dough out onto a lightly floured surface and roll out into a rectangle. Spread dough with 2 tablespoons softened butter, then sprinkle with brown sugar and cinnamon. Roll up dough tightly, then cut in half. Place loaves into 2 lightly greased 9x5-inch loaf pans. Cover with a dish towel and let rise in a warm place until doubled in size, about 1 hour.
  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • Brush tops of risen loaves with 1 tablespoon melted butter.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until crust is brown and loaves sound hollow when tapped, 30 to 40 minutes.
  • Nutrition

    59 cal.

    • Total Fat: 3g
    • Saturated Fat: 1g
    • Cholesterol: 5mg
    • Sodium: 130mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 8g
    • Dietary Fiber: 0g
    • Total Sugars: 3g
    • Protein: 0g
    • Vitamin C: 0mg
    • Calcium: 7mg
    • Iron: 0mg
    • Potassium: 39mg