In the realm of tantalizing treats, few can resist the allure of freshly baked cinnamon raisin bread. With its sweet and aromatic symphony of cinnamon and the plump, juicy burst of raisins, this classic breakfast staple is a beloved indulgence for many. Whether you prefer a hearty slice slathered with butter or a delectable combination of French toast and maple syrup, the search for the perfect recipe can be a delightful culinary quest.
Here are our top 7 tried and tested recipes!
CINNAMON RAISIN AND APPLE BREAD (ABM / MACHINE)
This is the nicest spicy fruit loaf I ever made. It is wonderfully moist and really scrumptious! (I make a fruit loaf of one sort or another every other day, and change things a bit from time to time. This is my absolute favourite combination). A note regarding my ingredients - my dried raisins and peel are really quite dry so I increase the water to about 244g (about an extra 3/4 tsp). This means I deliberately make it with the dough looking like it's way too wet during kneading, but the very dry fruit soaks up the excess water. My loaves work out fine despite looking over-moist to start with. I've found through experience that for any bread that will have dried ingredients added late in the kneading process it can be necessary to adjust the water quantity subtly according to how dried the fruit/grains etc are. I use part margarine part butter to reduce fat content slightly. No reason really not to use all butter instead. Butter is nicer :) Makes a loaf of approx 1 1/2 lbs.
Provided by Ethan UK
Categories Yeast Breads
Time 1h
Yield 10-12 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 17
Steps:
- Remove pan from bread machine and place on electronic scales and zero them.
- Pour in the water (240ml water weighs 240 grams) and weigh in the rest of the dough ingredients in order.
- Replace the pan in the bread machine and start machine on a raisin or equivalent 'speciality' setting. I prefer 'normal' crust for this.
- In small bowl weigh the raisins and dried mixed citrus peel. Add the spices and mix together.
- Into a second small bowl, peel about 1/3 of an average size eating apple (I usually have Braeburn apples handy but pretty much any apple is fine except the tasteless ones like Golden Delicious and Gala). Chop into small chunks somewhere between roughly 1/4 and 1/3 inch in size. Once in the bowl, sprinkle with another teaspoon of ground cinnamon and stir with spoon to cover the bits well (to take the moistness off the sides of apple bits so they mix in better).
- Add dried fruit & spice mix at 4 minutes before end of final kneading or at the beep if you trust your machine not to mash the fruit like mine always does. (My LG machine beeps nine minutes before end of final kneading which is far too soon - it can reduce dried fruit to the size of grains of sugar during that time!).
- If you trust your machine not to mash the apple then you could maybe add it a minute or so before kneading finishes. I don't trust mine in the slightest so here's what I do --
- Wash hands in very cold water and dry well just before the final kneading completes then --.
- -- when kneading has completed, quickly add the chopped apple and quickly mix it well by hand. (Shouldn't need to remove pan from bread machine to do this (unless it's in an awkward place! :).
- Slightly more stuff to do for this loaf than usual, but it's absolutely worth it!
Nutrition Facts : Calories 177.1, Fat 0.9, SaturatedFat 0.3, Cholesterol 1.3, Sodium 207.1, Carbohydrate 38.3, Fiber 2.3, Sugar 8.3, Protein 4.6
CINNAMON RAISIN BREAD (ABM)
Modified from "The Biggest Book Of Bread Machine Recipes," my 5 yr old son loves helping me make this, and even more, he enjoys devouring it. It makes a 1.5 pound loaf. It's supposed to be great when slices are toasted, but we never get it to last that long. A video of this being made can be seen on YouTube, at http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4IfHOJpC21U
Provided by SnoBahr
Categories Yeast Breads
Time 3h10m
Yield 1 loaf, 8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Put ingredients into hopper according to your bread machine's instructions.
- Select 1 1/2 pound loaf size.
- Select "basic white bread" setting (if applicable).
- Push "Start".
Nutrition Facts : Calories 256.1, Fat 3.3, SaturatedFat 1.8, Cholesterol 8.6, Sodium 250.8, Carbohydrate 50.7, Fiber 2.3, Sugar 9.9, Protein 6.6
ROBIN HOOD OATMEAL RAISIN BREAD (ABM)
A hearty, healthy, prize-winning bread recipe from the Robin Hood Flour company. Prep time is approximate and includes the raising time. Cook time is approximate baking time in bread machine.
Provided by Molly53
Categories Yeast Breads
Time 3h50m
Yield 1 loaf, 18 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Add first nine ingredients plus gluten to machine in order.
- Select White or Whole Wheat, Regular or Rapid Cycle.
- Add raisins to the dough after the first rising.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 140.8, Fat 3.7, SaturatedFat 0.8, Sodium 362.6, Carbohydrate 24.6, Fiber 1.8, Sugar 5.7, Protein 3.2
VANILLA RAISIN BREAD (ABM)
This recipe came from the internet, and it is our favorite raisin bread. We especially love it as raisin toast for breakfast.
Provided by Bugstomper
Categories Yeast Breads
Time 3h20m
Yield 14 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Select basic or SWEET setting.
- Special Notes: The recipe calls for 2 tsp of yeast, but I find this way too much yeast- blows the top off the machine!
- This makes a 1 1/2 lb loaf which basically fills my 2 lb machine.
- DO use pure vanilla extract for best results.
- If you don't have the time to soak the raisins ahead of time (I never do) just microwave the raisins and vanilla for 1 minute on high or med-high in a micro-safe bowl.
CINNAMON OATMEAL RAISIN BREAD
This is a great bread lightly toasted and spread with honey or cream cheese. I got this recipe from my old West Bend BM. I no longer have the BM but I make this using the KA mixer. Use Old Fashion or Quick Oats, not instant. If you use dry active yeast, increase it to 2 1/4 teaspoons. Also, if desired, you can use AP flour or substitute one cup of whole wheat for one cup of the bread flour. Recipe makes a pound and a half loaf.
Provided by Riverside Len
Categories Breads
Time 1h
Yield 12 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- If using a BM, add warm milk to pan, then add flour, oats, brown sugar, salt and cinnamon to pan. Place butter in corners of pan, make a well in center of dry ingredients and add yeast. Program for Specialty and desired Bread Color. When the signal alerts sound durring kneading cycle add the raisins (if your machine does not have an alert for add ins near the end of the kneading cycle, you will need to set your own timer, you want to add the raisins near the end of the kneading cycle).
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- If using a stand mixer, add dry ingredients to pan, add milk and butter, mix with paddle until a ball forms.
- Cover and let rest for 20 minutes.
- Change to the kneading hook and knead for 4 minutes. Let rest for 5 minutes. Knead 4 minutes more, then add raisins and knead until raisins are incorporated.
- Form into a ball and place in a bowl, cover and let rise until doubled.
- Form into loaf and put into greased pan (non-stick spray works well). Cover and let rise until doubled.
- Bake in pre heated 350 f oven for about 40 minutes. Internal temp should register at least 190 f on an instant read thermometer.
- Although the original recipe calls for only 1/2 cup raisins, I use a full cup.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 214.2, Fat 3.9, SaturatedFat 2, Cholesterol 8.7, Sodium 322.4, Carbohydrate 39, Fiber 2.4, Sugar 5.9, Protein 6.1
OZ'S BANANA-NUT AND RAISIN BREAD FOR ABM
A real banana bread for those that don't want the sticky wet quick banana bread. You'll get a better flavor from this banana bread. Spread this with cream cheese and you'll never want to do quick bread again! And, no need to mash the bananas...the machine will mash them as it mixes the bread.
Provided by oz
Categories Breakfast and Brunch Breakfast Bread Recipes
Time 2h55m
Yield 16
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Place the milk, butter, bananas, flour, sugar, salt, cinnamon, and yeast in the bread machine in the order recommended by the manufacturer. Select Basic setting; press Start. If your machine has a Fruit/Nut setting, add the raisins and walnuts at the signal, or around 5 minutes before the kneading cycle has finished.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 179.3 calories, Carbohydrate 31 g, Cholesterol 5 mg, Fat 4.6 g, Fiber 1.7 g, Protein 4.5 g, SaturatedFat 1.4 g, Sodium 163.4 mg, Sugar 6.9 g
NO-KNEAD CINNAMON AND RAISIN BREAD
This crusty, raisin-studded bread can be made with just a few pantry items. It takes little hands-on time to prepare and will make your house smell like a bakery.
Provided by Bren
Categories Bread Yeast Bread Recipes
Time 3h50m
Yield 8
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Stir 3 cups flour, sugar, cinnamon, salt, and yeast together in a large bowl. Pour in water and stir until all the flour has been incorporated and a shaggy, wet dough forms. Stir in raisins and cover with plastic wrap.
- Place bowl in a warm, draft-free space for 30 minutes or in the oven with the oven light on.
- Sprinkle a clean working surface with 1 tablespoon flour. Scrape dough out onto the counter and use a bench scraper to fold the dough over onto itself several times, incorporating most of the flour into the dough. Rinse and dry the bowl.
- Cut parchment paper into a liner for the bowl, folding it so that it sits flat against the bowl. Place dough on the parchment paper in the bowl and cover with plastic wrap. Let rise for 30 minutes.
- Meanwhile, place a 5-quart Dutch oven into the oven and preheat to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Set timer for 30 minutes.
- Remove warmed Dutch oven from the oven and transfer dough with the parchment liner into the Dutch oven. Cover with a lid.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 30 minutes. Uncover and bake for 5 minutes more. Remove from oven and carefully transfer bread onto a wire rack. Remove parchment paper. Cool completely before slicing, about 2 hours.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 220.9 calories, Carbohydrate 47.7 g, Fat 0.9 g, Fiber 2 g, Protein 6.2 g, SaturatedFat 0.1 g, Sodium 295 mg, Sugar 10.9 g
Tips:
- Activate the yeast properly: Ensure the water is warm to the touch (around 110-115°F or 43-46°C) and not too hot, as this can kill the yeast. Let the yeast mixture sit for 5-10 minutes until it becomes foamy and bubbly, indicating that the yeast is active.
- Use fresh ingredients: Fresh eggs, milk, and butter will give the bread a richer flavor and texture. If using raisins, soak them in hot water for a few minutes to plump them up before adding them to the dough.
- Knead the dough until it's smooth and elastic: This helps develop the gluten in the flour, which gives the bread its structure and texture. Knead the dough for about 8-10 minutes, or until it passes the windowpane test (when you stretch a small piece of dough, it should form a thin, translucent membrane without tearing).
- Let the dough rise in a warm place: This allows the yeast to work and the dough to expand. Cover the dough with plastic wrap or a damp cloth and let it rise in a warm place (around 70-80°F or 21-27°C) for about 1-2 hours, or until it has doubled in size.
- Bake the bread at the right temperature: The ideal baking temperature for cinnamon raisin bread is 350°F (175°C). This temperature allows the bread to bake evenly without over-browning. Bake the bread for about 30-35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
Conclusion:
With its sweet, cinnamony flavor and tender, fluffy texture, cinnamon raisin bread is a delicious and versatile treat that can be enjoyed for breakfast, lunch, or a snack. Whether you prefer a classic recipe or a more modern twist, there's a cinnamon raisin bread recipe out there to suit your taste. So next time you're in the mood for something sweet and satisfying, give one of these recipes a try and enjoy the deliciousness of homemade cinnamon raisin bread.
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