Best 5 Cinnamon Raisin Bread Panera Style Recipes

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Whether you're looking for a sweet treat to enjoy with your morning coffee or an afternoon snack, cinnamon raisin bread is a delicious and timeless option. Panera Bread's cinnamon raisin bread is a particularly popular choice due to its soft and fluffy texture, as well as its abundance of sweet, gooey cinnamon sugar filling. If you're looking to recreate this classic bakery treat at home, you'll need just a few simple ingredients and a little bit of time. With the right recipe, you can easily make a loaf of cinnamon raisin bread that rivals Panera's in both taste and texture.

Here are our top 5 tried and tested recipes!

PANERA CINNAMON RAISIN BREAD PUDDING



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Make and share this Panera Cinnamon Raisin Bread Pudding recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Burgundy Damsel

Categories     Dessert

Time 1h30m

Yield 1 casserole, 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

1/2 cup raisins
1/3 cup orange juice
8 slices panera cinnamon raisin bread, cut into 1-inch cubes
3 tablespoons melted butter
2 cups milk
3 large eggs
1/3 cup sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla
1 pinch salt

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350*.
  • Brush a 2 quart casserole dish or 6 ramekins with melted butter or spray with cooking spray.
  • Combine raisins and orange juice in a bowl and allow to soak for 15 minute
  • Place raisin bread cubes in a large bowl. Add melted butter and toss to coat.
  • Spread buttered bread cubes on a cookie sheet and bake until golden brown. Allow to cool.
  • Evenly distribute cooled bread cubes in the casserole dish or ramekins.
  • Top bread cubes with soaked raisins so they are evenly distributed.
  • In a medium bowl, whisk milk, eggs, sugar, salt and vanilla, stirring until sugar is completely dissolved and mixture is smooth.
  • Pour mixture over bread cubes and refridgerate at least 15 minute
  • Place in oven. If using ramekins, place on cookie sheet first. Bake until center is set, approximately 45 min for casserole or 30 min for ramekins.
  • Remove from oven and cool 15 min before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 483, Fat 19.2, SaturatedFat 10, Cholesterol 198.6, Sodium 417.5, Carbohydrate 66.4, Fiber 3, Sugar 32.5, Protein 13.6

RAISIN CINNAMON BREAD



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Here's my version of the time-honored cinnamon swirl bread. Confectioners' sugar icing makes it even more special. The recipe makes two loaves, perfect for sharing with the neighbors. -Deanna Patterson, Greenville, Texas

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 55m

Yield 2 loaves (16 slices each).

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 package (1/4 ounce) active dry yeast
1/4 cup warm water (110° to 115°)
2 cups warm milk (110° to 115°)
1/3 cup plus 1/2 cup sugar, divided
1/4 cup canola oil
2 teaspoons salt
5-3/4 to 6-1/4 cups all-purpose flour
2 cups raisins
1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
1 tablespoon water
GLAZE:
1/2 cup confectioners' sugar
1 tablespoon milk

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, dissolve yeast in warm water. Add milk, 1/3 cup sugar, oil, salt and 2 cups flour. Beat until smooth. Add raisins and enough remaining flour to form a soft dough. , Turn onto a floured surface; knead until smooth and elastic, about 6-8 minutes. Place in a greased bowl, turning once to grease top. Cover and let rise in a warm place until doubled, about 1-1/4 hours. , Punch dough down. On a lightly floured surface, divide in half. Roll each into a 15x7-in. rectangle. Combine cinnamon and remaining sugar; sprinkle over dough. Sprinkle with water. Starting with a short side, roll up tightly, jelly-roll style. Pinch seams and ends to seal. Place, seam side down, in two greased 9x5-in. loaf pans. Cover and let rise until doubled, about 1 hour. , Preheat oven to 350°. Bake 30-35 minutes or until golden brown. Remove from pans to wire racks to cool completely. Combine glaze ingredients; drizzle over warm loaves.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 162 calories, Fat 3g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 2mg cholesterol, Sodium 157mg sodium, Carbohydrate 32g carbohydrate (14g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 3g protein.

CINNAMON RAISIN BREAD I



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This was my dad's recipe. A yummy moist bread loaded with raisins and cinnamon. The best raisin cinnamon bread I've ever had! Great plain, toasted, or with a light glaze of buttercream frosting!

Provided by Faye Salisbury

Categories     100+ Breakfast and Brunch Recipes     Breakfast Bread Recipes

Time 3h20m

Yield 36

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 ½ cups milk
1 cup warm water (110 degrees F/45 degrees C)
2 (.25 ounce) packages active dry yeast
3 eggs
½ cup white sugar
1 teaspoon salt
½ cup margarine, softened
1 cup raisins
8 cups all-purpose flour
2 tablespoons milk
¾ cup white sugar
2 tablespoons ground cinnamon
2 tablespoons butter, melted

Steps:

  • Warm the milk in a small saucepan until it bubbles, then remove from heat. Let cool until lukewarm.
  • Dissolve yeast in warm water, and set aside until yeast is frothy. Mix in eggs, sugar, butter or margarine, salt, and raisins. Stir in cooled milk. Add the flour gradually to make a stiff dough.
  • Knead dough on a lightly floured surface for a few minutes. Place in a large, greased, mixing bowl, and turn to grease the surface of the dough. Cover with a damp cloth. Allow to rise until doubled.
  • Roll out on a lightly floured surface into a large rectangle 1/2 inch thick. Moisten dough with 2 tablespoons milk. Mix together 3/4 cup sugar and 2 tablespoons cinnamon, and sprinkle mixture on top of the moistened dough. Roll up tightly; the roll should be about 3 inches in diameter. Cut into thirds, and tuck under ends. Place loaves into well greased 9 x 5 inch pans. Lightly grease tops of loaves. Let rise again for 1 hour.
  • Bake at 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) for 45 minutes, or until loaves are lightly browned and sound hollow when knocked. Remove loaves from pans, and brush with melted butter or margarine. Let cool before slicing.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 181.8 calories, Carbohydrate 32.4 g, Cholesterol 18.1 mg, Fat 4.1 g, Fiber 1.2 g, Protein 4.1 g, SaturatedFat 1.2 g, Sodium 114.9 mg, Sugar 10 g

CINNAMON RAISIN BREAD II



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This is a moist, delicious, not too sweet bread. It is a favorite with family and friends.

Provided by MARYLYN PISSERI

Categories     Breakfast and Brunch     Breakfast Bread Recipes

Time 3h5m

Yield 15

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 cup milk, room temperature
3 tablespoons butter, softened
3 tablespoons honey
1 tablespoon brown sugar
1 egg, room temperature
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
3 cups bread flour
2 ¼ teaspoons bread machine yeast
1 cup raisins

Steps:

  • Add all ingredients, except raisins, in the order given above, or as directed in your bread machine manual. Set the bread maker on Sweet Dough setting.
  • Add the raisins at the signal, or about 5 minutes before the kneading cycle has finished.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 75.7 calories, Carbohydrate 11.8 g, Cholesterol 19.8 mg, Fat 3 g, Fiber 0.4 g, Protein 1.4 g, SaturatedFat 1.8 g, Sodium 184.3 mg, Sugar 5.1 g

WORLD'S BEST CINNAMON RAISIN BREAD (NOT BREAD MACHINE)



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This is the best Cinnamon Raisin Bread I've ever had! It really has a great consistency and smells WONDERFUL while baking. I made this for the first time about a year ago and since it makes 3 loaves, I gave one to my neighbor. Now she asks for it constantly and since it is so fun to make, I oblige her, plus I get to keep the other 2 loaves!

Provided by Lydia Holton

Categories     Yeast Breads

Time 3h45m

Yield 3 loaves, 36 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 1/2 cups milk
1 cup warm water (must be between 110-115 degrees)
2 (1/4 ounce) packages active dry yeast
3 eggs
1/2 cup white sugar
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
1 cup raisins
8 cups all-purpose flour
2 tablespoons milk
1 cup white sugar
3 tablespoons ground cinnamon
2 tablespoons butter, melted (approx.)

Steps:

  • Warm the milk in a small sauce pan on the stove until it just starts to bubble, stirring occasionally.
  • Remove from heat.
  • Let cool until lukewarm, about 120-125 degrees.
  • Dissolve yeast in warm water and set aside until yeast is frothy, about 10 minutes or so (make sure your water is at the correct temperature or the yeast won't activate.) Then mix in eggs, sugar, butter salt and raisins (stir in the cooled milk slowly so you don't cook the eggs.) Add the flour gradually to make a stiff dough.
  • Knead the dough on a lightly floured surface for a few minutes until smooth.
  • Place in a large, buttered, mixing bowl and turn to grease the surface of the dough.
  • Cover with a warm, damp cloth and let rise (I like to let my bread rise in the oven with the light on. It has just the right amount of heat and keeps the bread out of drafts.) Allow to rise until doubled, usually about 1 1/2 hours.
  • Roll out on a lightly floured surface into a large rectangle 1/2 inch thick.
  • Moisten the dough with 2 tablespoons milk and rub all over the dough with your hands.
  • Mix together 1 cup of sugar and 3 tablespoons cinnamon and sprinkle mixture evenly on top of the moistened dough.
  • Roll up tightly (the long way).
  • The roll should be about 3 inches in diameter.
  • Cut into thirds, and tuck under ends and pinch bottom together.
  • Place loaves into well greased (you can use Crisco or butter for this) 9 x 5 inch pans and lightly grease tops of loaves.
  • Let rise in warm place, uncovered, again for about an hour.
  • Bake at 350 degrees for 45 minutes or until loaves are lightly browned and sound hollow when tapped.
  • Remove from oven and let cool on rack.
  • Take melted butter and spread over tops of loaves.
  • After about 20 minutes, lay loaves on their sides and remove from pans.
  • Allow to cool before slicing.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 189.6, Fat 4.3, SaturatedFat 2.5, Cholesterol 25.5, Sodium 83.4, Carbohydrate 34, Fiber 1.4, Sugar 10.8, Protein 4.1

Tips:

  • Use fresh ingredients: Fresh cinnamon and raisins will give your bread the best flavor.
  • Proof the yeast correctly: This is essential for ensuring that your bread rises properly.
  • Knead the dough well: This will help to develop the gluten in the flour, which will give your bread a chewy texture.
  • Let the dough rise in a warm place: This will help it to rise quickly and evenly.
  • Bake the bread until it is golden brown: This will ensure that it is cooked through.
  • Let the bread cool completely before slicing it: This will help to prevent the bread from crumbling.

Conclusion:

This delicious Cinnamon Raisin Bread recipe is sure to be a hit with your family and friends. With its soft and chewy texture, sweet cinnamon flavor, and plump raisins, it's the perfect addition to any breakfast or brunch table. And because it's so easy to make, you can whip up a loaf in no time. So what are you waiting for? Give this recipe a try today and enjoy the delicious results!

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