Best 8 Cinnamon Raisin Loaves Recipes

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Cinnamon raisin bread, a classic and comforting treat, has been a staple in bakeries and homes for generations. This delightful bread, characterized by its soft, fluffy texture and sweet, spicy flavor, is a perfect companion for a warm cup of tea or coffee on a cozy morning. Whether you are a seasoned baker or just starting out in the kitchen, this guide will take you through the steps of creating your own homemade cinnamon raisin loaves, allowing you to indulge in the irresistible aroma and taste of freshly baked goodness.

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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 LOAVES



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Yield serves 24

Number Of Ingredients 12

Vegetable cooking spray
3 cups all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1 1/2 cups sugar
1 can (10 3/4 ounces) Campbell's® Healthy Request® Condensed Tomato Soup
6 egg whites
1/3 cup vegetable oil
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 small zucchini, shredded (about 2 cups)
1 cup raisins

Steps:

  • 1. Heat the oven to 350°F. Spray 2 (8 1/2 x 4 1/2-inch) loaf pans with the cooking spray.
  • 2. Stir the flour, cinnamon, baking soda and baking powder in a large bowl.
  • 3. Beat the sugar, soup, egg whites, oil and vanilla extract in a medium bowl with a fork or whisk. Add the soup mixture to the flour mixture, stirring just until blended. Fold in the zucchini and raisins. Pour the batter into the loaf pans.
  • 4. Bake for 55 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Let the loaves cool in the pans on wire racks for 10 minutes. Remove the loaves from the pans and let cool completely on wire racks.

CINNAMON RAISIN LOAF



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This bread is good right out of the oven or stored for several days and used for toast.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Yield Makes 2 loafs

Number Of Ingredients 13

3/4 cup sugar
7 teaspoons cinnamon
1 large egg, beaten
4 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted and cooled
1 large egg white, beaten
2 cups plus 1 1/2 teaspoons warm water (about 110 degrees)
2 1/2 teaspoons active dry yeast
5 3/4 cups bread flour
2 tablespoons nonfat powdered milk
4 teaspoons sugar, plus more for sprinkling
1 tablespoon salt
3 tablespoons unsalted butter (1/2 stick), melted and cooled
2 cups dark raisins

Steps:

  • In an electric mixer, combine 1/4 cup water and yeast. Let sit until yeast is creamy, about 10 minutes. Add flour, powdered milk, sugar, salt, 3 tablespoons melted butter, and remaining water. Mix, using the paddle attachment, on low speed for 1 minute. Change to dough hook and mix on medium-low speed for 7 minutes. Or knead by hand, 15 or 20 minutes. Add raisins and mix on medium-low speed until dough is firm but not dry, 3 minutes.
  • Transfer to a lightly floured surface and knead by hand into a ball. Place dough, smooth side up, in a large, lightly oiled bowl. Cover with plastic wrap; let rise in a warm place until doubled in bulk, about 1 1/2 hours.
  • Butter two 9-by-5-inch loaf pans generously and set aside. In a small bowl combine sugar and cinnamon and set aside. Transfer dough to a lightly floured surface and cut in half. Cover one piece of dough loosely with lightly oiled plastic wrap.
  • Press the other piece of dough into a 10-by-12-inch rectangle. Brush with half of the beaten egg, sprinkle with half the cinnamon sugar, and drizzle with half the butter. Rub the surface with the back of a spoon to blend butter and cinnamon sugar. Starting at a short end, roll up dough tightly and pinch together along crease. Roll the dough back and forth to make it cylindrical, and pinch the ends together. Transfer to a loaf pan, seam side down, and cover loosely with lightly oiled plastic wrap. Repeat process with second piece of dough. Let loaves rise in a warm place, 45 minutes to 1 hour. Thirty minutes before this final rise is completed, place a baking stone, if using, in the lower third of oven. Heat oven to 425 degrees.
  • Brush tops of loaves with egg white and sprinkle each loaf with 1 1/2 teaspoons sugar. Bake 15 minutes; lower oven to 400 degrees and bake 15 minutes more. Remove from oven; cool on a wire rack for at least 30 minutes before slicing.

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 QUICK BREAD



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Cinnamon and raisins bring heartwarming flavor to this mildly sweet bread. It's ideal for an on-the-go breakfast or a quick snack before dinner. -Flo Burtnett, Gage, Oklahoma

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 1h10m

Yield 2 loaves (12 slices each).

Number Of Ingredients 9

4 cups all-purpose flour
2 cups sugar, divided
2 teaspoons baking soda
1 teaspoon salt
2 large eggs, room temperature
2 cups buttermilk
1/2 cup canola oil
1/2 cup raisins
3 teaspoons ground cinnamon

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°. In a large bowl, combine flour, 1-1/2 cups sugar, soda and salt. In a small bowl, whisk eggs, buttermilk and oil. Stir into dry ingredients just until moistened. Fold in raisins. Combine cinnamon and remaining sugar; set aside. , Spoon half the batter into 2 greased 8x4-in. loaf pans. Sprinkle with half of the reserved cinnamon sugar; repeat layers. Cut through batter with a knife to swirl. , Bake 55-60 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in center comes out clean. Cool 10 minutes before removing from pans to wire racks. Freeze option: Wrap cooled bread in foil and freeze for up to 3 months. To use, thaw at room temperature.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 204 calories, Fat 5g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 18mg cholesterol, Sodium 231mg sodium, Carbohydrate 36g carbohydrate (20g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 3g protein.

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

CINNAMON RAISIN BREAD



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This bread is good right out of the oven or stored for several days and used for toast.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Breakfast & Brunch Recipes

Yield Makes 2 loaves

Number Of Ingredients 14

2 cups plus 1 1/2 teaspoons warm water (100 degrees to 110 degrees)
2 1/2 teaspoons active dry yeast
5 3/4 cups bread flour, plus more for dusting
2 tablespoons nonfat powdered milk
4 teaspoons sugar, plus more for sprinkling
1 tablespoon salt
3 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted and cooled
2 cups dark raisins
Canola oil, for bowl and plastic wrap
3/4 cup sugar
7 teaspoons cinnamon
1 large egg, beaten
4 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted and cooled
1 large egg white, beaten

Steps:

  • In the bowl of an electric mixer, combine 1/4 cup warm water and yeast. Let sit until yeast is foamy, about 10 minutes. Add flour, powdered milk, sugar, salt, 3 tablespoons melted butter, and 1 3/4 cups warm water. Mix, using the paddle attachment, on low speed for 1 minute. Change to dough hook, and mix on medium-low speed for 7 minutes. Or knead by hand, 15 or 20 minutes. Add raisins, and mix on medium-low speed until dough is firm but not dry, 3 minutes.
  • Transfer to a lightly floured surface, and knead by hand into a ball. Place dough, smooth side up, in a large, lightly oiled bowl. Cover with plastic wrap; let rise in a warm place until doubled in bulk, about 1 1/2 hours.
  • Butter two 9-by-5-inch loaf pans generously, and set aside. In a small bowl, combine sugar and cinnamon, and set aside. Transfer dough to a lightly floured surface, and cut in half. Cover one piece of dough loosely with lightly oiled plastic wrap.
  • Press the other piece of dough into a 10-by-12-inch rectangle. Brush with half of the beaten egg, sprinkle with half the cinnamon sugar, and drizzle with half the melted butter. Rub the surface with the back of a spoon to blend butter and cinnamon sugar. Starting at a short end, roll up dough tightly, and pinch together along crease. Roll the dough back and forth to make it cylindrical, and pinch the ends together. Transfer to a loaf pan, seam side down, and cover loosely with lightly oiled plastic wrap. Repeat process with second piece of dough. Let loaves rise in a warm place, 45 minutes to 1 hour. Thirty minutes before this final rise is completed, place a baking stone, if using, in the lower third of oven. Heat oven to 425 degrees.
  • Brush tops of loaves with egg white, and sprinkle each loaf with 1 1/2 teaspoons sugar. Bake 15 minutes; lower oven to 400 degrees, and bake 15 minutes more. Remove from oven; cool on a wire rack for at least 30 minutes before slicing.

CINNAMON RAISIN BREAD (2 LOAVES)



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This was in the November/December 2008 issue of Simple & Delicious magazine, submitted by Flo Burnett. This recipe makes 2 delicious loaves of flavorful bread! So easy and I love that I can make a loaf for my family and share the other!

Provided by Dine Dish

Categories     Quick Breads

Time 1h15m

Yield 2 Loaves

Number Of Ingredients 9

4 cups all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons baking soda
1 teaspoon salt
2 cups sugar, divided
1/2 cup vegetable oil
2 eggs
2 cups buttermilk
1/2 cup raisins
3 teaspoons ground cinnamon

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, combine the flour, soda and salt. I a mixing bowl, beat 1-1/2 cups sugar and oil. Beat in eggs and buttermilk until combined. Stir into dry ingredients just until moistened. Fold in raisins. Combine cinnamon and remaining sugar; set aside.
  • Spoon half of the better into two greased 8-in x 4-in x 2-in loaf pans. Sprinkle with half of the reserved cinnamon-sugar mixture; repeat layers. Cut through batter with a knife to swirl. Bake at 350 degrees for 55-60 minutes or until a toothpick inserted near the center comes out clean. Cool in pans for 10 minutes before removing from pans to wire racks.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 2454.6, Fat 64.3, SaturatedFat 10.4, Cholesterol 221.3, Sodium 2758.4, Carbohydrate 434.3, Fiber 9.9, Sugar 234.2, Protein 41.5

Tips:

  • Choose the right cinnamon: Use Ceylon cinnamon, also known as "true cinnamon", for its mild and sweet flavor. Ground cinnamon is preferred over cinnamon sticks.
  • Activate the yeast properly: Always check the expiration date on your yeast and activate it according to the package instructions. Warm water (105-115°F) is ideal for activating yeast.
  • Knead the dough well: Kneading develops the gluten in the dough, resulting in a soft and chewy texture. Knead for at least 5-7 minutes, or until the dough is smooth and elastic.
  • Let the dough rise in a warm place: Find a warm spot in your kitchen, such as near a sunny window or on top of the refrigerator, to let the dough rise. Cover the dough with plastic wrap or a damp cloth to prevent it from drying out.
  • Shape the loaves evenly: Divide the dough into equal portions and shape them into loaves. Make sure the loaves are uniform in size and shape so that they bake evenly.
  • Brush the loaves with egg wash: Before baking, brush the tops of the loaves with egg wash (a mixture of beaten egg and water) to give them a golden brown crust.

Conclusion:

With the right ingredients, careful preparation, and a little patience, you can create delicious and aromatic cinnamon raisin loaves at home. Experiment with different types of raisins, glazes, and cinnamon to find your perfect combination. Whether you enjoy them for breakfast, brunch, or as an afternoon snack, these homemade cinnamon raisin loaves are sure to be a hit with family and friends. So, gather your ingredients, preheat your oven, and let's get baking!

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