Best 9 Cinnamon Raisin Swirl Bread My Lightened Version Recipes

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Cinnamon raisin swirl bread is a classic breakfast and brunch treat that is enjoyed by people of all ages. Its soft and fluffy texture, sweet cinnamon filling, and plump raisins make it an irresistible choice for any occasion. While traditional cinnamon raisin swirl bread recipes are often loaded with butter, sugar, and calories, this lightened version offers a healthier alternative without compromising on taste or texture. Using wholesome ingredients like whole wheat flour, Greek yogurt, and natural sweeteners, this recipe creates a delicious and nutritious bread that can be enjoyed as part of a balanced diet.

Here are our top 9 tried and tested recipes!

CINNAMON RAISIN SWIRL BREAD



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Delicioso! Made using bread machine and normal oven, also usable without bread machine. Like a giant Cinnamon bun.

Provided by Joey Byrtus

Categories     100+ Breakfast and Brunch Recipes     Breakfast Bread Recipes

Time 20m

Yield 20

Number Of Ingredients 12

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

Steps:

  • Place water, milk, shortening, salt, flour, sugar and yeast in the pan of the bread machine in the order recommended by the manufacturer. Select cycle; press Start.
  • If your machine has a Fruit setting, add the raisins at the signal, or about 5 minutes before the kneading cycle has finished.
  • Take dough out after first kneading cycle has finished. Turn dough out onto a lightly floured surface and roll out into a rectangle. Spread dough with butter, brown sugar, and cinnamon. Roll dough, and divide into two parts. Place loaves in two lightly greased 9x5 inch bread pans. Cover and let rise in a warm place until doubled in size, about 1 hour.
  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • Brush tops of risen loaves with melted butter and bake in preheated oven for 30 to 40 minutes, until crust is brown and loaves sound hollow when tapped.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 59.3 calories, Carbohydrate 8.3 g, Cholesterol 4.7 mg, Fat 3.1 g, Fiber 0.3 g, Protein 0.4 g, SaturatedFat 1.4 g, Sodium 130.4 mg, Sugar 3.3 g

CINNAMON SWIRL RAISIN BREAD



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Create two classic loaves of delicious homemade bread. Sugar, cinnamon and raisins are rolled in the dough to create the signature swirl.

Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Side Dish

Time 3h10m

Yield 16

Number Of Ingredients 13

6 to 6 1/2 cups Gold Medal™ all-purpose flour
1/2 cup sugar
1 tablespoon salt
2 packages regular active or fast-acting yeast
2 cups water
1/4 cup vegetable oil
2 eggs
1 cup raisins
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
1/2 cup sugar
1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
Vegetable oil
1 tablespoon butter or margarine, softened

Steps:

  • In large bowl, mix 3 cups of the flour, 1/2 cup sugar, the salt and yeast. In 1-quart saucepan, heat water and oil until very warm (120°F to 130°F); stir into flour mixture. Stir in eggs; beat until smooth. Stir in enough remaining flour to make dough easy to handle.
  • Place dough on lightly floured surface; gently roll in flour to coat. Knead 8 to 10 minutes or until smooth and springy. Grease large bowl with shortening or cooking spray. Place dough in bowl, turning dough to grease all sides. (If desired, at this point, dough can be refrigerated up to 4 days.) Cover; let rise in warm place about 1 hour or until dough has doubled in size. (If using fast-acting yeast, do not let rise 1 hour; cover and let rest on floured surface 10 minutes.)
  • Grease 2 (9x5-inch) loaf pans with shortening or cooking spray. Gently push fist into dough to deflate; divide in half. Knead 1/2 cup of the raisins into each half. Roll each half into 18x9-inch rectangle. Brush 1 tablespoon oil over rectangles.
  • In small bowl, mix 1/2 cup sugar and the cinnamon; sprinkle each rectangle with half of sugar-cinnamon mixture. Beginning at 9-inch side, roll up each rectangle. Pinch edge of dough into roll to seal. Press each end with side of hand to seal; fold ends under loaf. Place loaves, seam sides down, in pans. Brush oil over loaves. Cover; let rise in warm place about 1 hour or until dough has doubled in size.
  • Move oven rack to lowest position; heat oven to 375°F. Bake 30 to 35 minutes or until loaves are deep golden brown and sound hollow when tapped. Remove from pans to cooling rack. Brush butter over loaves; cool.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 160, Carbohydrate 28 g, Cholesterol 15 mg, Fat 1/2, Fiber 1 g, Protein 3 g, SaturatedFat 1/2 g, ServingSize 1 Slice, Sodium 230 mg, Sugar 9 g, TransFat 0 g

CINNAMON RAISIN SWIRL BREAD



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You can use any white bread recipe to make any swirl breads listed below. The cinnamon raisin version is a classic, inspired by a recipe from James Beard. The sherry gives an unusual complexity to the sweet raisins and brown sugar, and most of the alcohol is cooked off while the mixture simmers. Feel free to use apple cider instead. This recipe makes two loaves, one to eat right away, preferably warm from the oven, or toasted and buttered the next day. Freeze the other loaf and use it to make what is arguably the best French toast imaginable.

Provided by Melissa Clark

Categories     breakfast, brunch, lunch, breads

Time 4h15m

Yield 2 loaves

Number Of Ingredients 13

2 1/4 teaspoons/7 grams active dry yeast (1 package)
1 1/2 cups/355 grams lukewarm milk
1/3 cup/67 grams granulated sugar
1 tablespoon/15 grams kosher salt
3 tablespoons/43 grams butter, melted, more for greasing bowl and pans
2 eggs
5 to 6 cups/625 grams to 750 grams all-purpose flour
1/3 cup/79 milliliters dry sherry or apple cider
1 1/2 cups/225 grams raisins
4 tablespoons/57 grams butter, melted
1/2 cup/100 grams dark brown sugar
1 tablespoon/8 grams cinnamon
Cinnamon sugar, for dusting (optional)

Steps:

  • Make the dough: In a large electric mixer bowl, dissolve yeast in 1/4 cup warm milk. Add the remaining warm milk, the sugar, the salt, the butter and the eggs. Add 5 cups flour and mix with paddle attachment until smooth, about 2 minutes. Switch to hook attachment and knead on low speed, adding more flour if necessary until dough is stiff and slightly tacky, about 10 minutes.
  • Grease a large bowl with butter and turn dough out into the bowl. Flip dough over so greased side is up, cover with plastic wrap or a kitchen towel and set in a warm, draft-free spot until doubled in size, about 11/2 to 2 hours. Generously butter two 9-x-5 loaf pans.
  • Meanwhile, make the filling: In a small pot, bring sherry to a low boil and simmer until reduced by half, about 8 to 10 minutes. Add raisins, cover and let sit until needed for filling.
  • When dough has doubled in size, turn dough out onto floured surface and knead for 3 minutes. Return to greased bowl, cover and let rise again for 30 minutes.
  • Press down dough with your hand to expel the air. Divide dough in half and roll one half into a 16-x-8-inch rectangle. Brush with some of the melted butter. Drain raisins and mix with sugar and cinnamon; scatter half of the mixture over the dough and, starting with the shorter side, roll up tightly into an 8-inch log, tucking the ends under. Place roll seam-side down in a loaf pan and brush top with melted butter; dust with cinnamon sugar if desired. Repeat with second dough half.
  • Cover and let rise until dough is just above the tops of pans, 45 minutes to 1 hour.
  • Meanwhile, heat oven to 400 degrees. Bake bread for 10 minutes, then reduce heat to 350 degrees and bake for an additional 20 to 30 minutes, or until loaves sound hollow when tapped, the tops are brown and the internal temperatures are 200 degrees. Remove loaves from pans and let cool on wire racks.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 301, UnsaturatedFat 2 grams, Carbohydrate 54 grams, Fat 7 grams, Fiber 2 grams, Protein 7 grams, SaturatedFat 4 grams, Sodium 245 milligrams, Sugar 20 grams, TransFat 0 grams

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 SWIRL BREAD



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This bread owes its soft and fluffy texture to each of its three rises. Martha made this recipe on Martha Bakes episode 606.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Breakfast & Brunch Recipes     Bread Recipes

Yield Makes 2 loaves

Number Of Ingredients 14

1/2 cup raisins
1/2 cup orange juice
1/4 cup warm water (110 degrees)
1 1/2 teaspoons active dry yeast
1 1/2 teaspoons plus 1 tablespoon sugar
3 1/4 to 3 1/2 cups bread flour, plus more for work surface
1 1/2 teaspoons coarse salt
1 cup warm milk (110 degrees)
1 large egg, lightly beaten
4 tablespoons (1/2 stick) unsalted butter, room temperature, plus more for bowls, pans, and brushing
Nonstick cooking spray
1 cup packed dark-brown sugar
6 tablespoons unsalted butter, at room temperature
4 teaspoons ground cinnamon

Steps:

  • Prepare the dough: Combine raisins and orange juice in a small bowl. Cover and refrigerate overnight. Drain raisins and place on a paper towel-lined plate to absorb excess moisture. Alternatively, combine raisins and orange juice in a small bowl and microwave for 20 seconds; let stand at room temperature for 15 minutes.
  • Place cup warm water in a small bowl. Sprinkle over yeast and 1 1/2 teaspoons sugar and whisk to combine. Let stand until creamy, about 5 minutes
  • Whisk together 3 1/4 cups flour, salt, and remaining tablespoon sugar in the bowl of a standing mixer. Attach dough hook, and mix on low speed, adding yeast mixture, milk, and egg. Increase to medium speed and mix until dough comes together, scraping down sides of bowl as necessary. If dough does not come together, add more flour, 1 tablespoon at a time and up to 1/4 cup.
  • Continue kneading for 10 minutes. Add butter and mix until incorporated and dough is smooth, 5 to 8 minutes. (Dough may come apart before coming back together.) Add reserved raisins and knead to combine.
  • Meanwhile, butter a large bowl. Turn dough onto a lightly floured work surface and shape into a ball. Transfer dough to the prepared bowl, turning to coat. Cover lightly with plastic wrap sprayed with cooking spray and let stand in a warm place until doubled in bulk, 45 to 60 minutes.
  • Place dough, topside down, on lightly floured work surface to deflate. Shape dough into a ball and return to the buttered bowl. Cover lightly with plastic wrap sprayed with cooking spray, and let stand in a warm place until doubled in bulk, 45 to 60 minutes.
  • Butter two 4 1/2-inch-by 8 1/2-inch loaf pans. Prepare the filling: Combine brown sugar, butter, and cinnamon in a medium bowl and stir to form a smooth paste. Cover with plastic wrap and set aside.
  • Place dough, top side down, on lightly floured work surface to deflate. Pat dough into a 7-inch square using your palms and fingertips. Fold bottom edge two-thirds of the way up, and fold again so that the top edge meets the bottom edge as you would a business letter. Cut the dough in half crosswise with a bench scraper.
  • On a lightly floured surface, roll half of the dough out into a 7-inch-by-13-inch rectangle. Spread dough evenly with half of the filling using an offset spatula. Roll dough to form a tight log and pinch to seal. Use a sharp knife to cut the dough in half lengthwise. Place one piece of dough, cut side up, on top of the other to form an "X." Working from the "X", twist dough together, pinching ends and tucking under dough to form a loaf. Transfer dough, cut side-up, to prepared pan. Repeat process with the remaining dough and filling. Alternatively, the loaves may be shaped by rolling to form a tight log before pinching ends, and tucking under.
  • Cover each loaf with plastic wrap sprayed with cooking spray. Let stand in a warm place until dough has risen 1 to 2 inches above edge of pan and an indentation forms when gently pressed with a fingertip, 45 to 60 minutes.
  • Preheat oven to 425 degrees (or 400 degrees for a convection oven) with rack set in the center.
  • Remove plastic wrap and transfer pans to oven and bake for 15 minutes. Reduce oven temperature to 375 degrees (or 350 degrees for a convection oven) and continue to bake until deep golden-brown and they reach 190 degrees on an instant-read thermometer when inserted into the center of a loaf, about 20 minutes more. If browning too quickly, tent lightly with foil.
  • Transfer to a wire rack to cool slightly; turn out loaf. Brush top with melted butter and let cool almost completely before slicing.

SWIRLED CINNAMON RAISIN BREAD



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Slices of warm cinnamon bread and a cup of hot tea work wonders for holiday visitors to our home. My mother received this recipe from a friend in West Virginia.

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 1h10m

Yield 2 loaves (16 slices each).

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 packages (1/4 ounce each) active dry yeast
2 cups warm water (110° to 115°)
1 cup sugar, divided
1/4 cup canola oil
2 teaspoons salt
2 eggs
6 to 6-1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1 cup raisins
Additional canola oil
3 teaspoons ground cinnamon

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, dissolve yeast in warm water. Add 1/2 cup sugar, oil, salt, eggs and 4 cups flour. Beat until smooth. Stir in 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 or until doubled, about 1 hour. , Punch dough down. Turn onto a lightly floured surface; divide in half. Knead 1/2 cup raisins into each; roll each portion into a 15x9-in. rectangle. Brush with additional oil. Combine cinnamon and remaining sugar; sprinkle to within 1/2 in. of edges. , Tightly roll up, jelly-roll style, starting with a short side; pinch seam to seal. Place, seam side down, in two greased 9x5-in. loaf pans. Cover and let rise until doubled, about 30 minutes. , Preheat oven to 375°. Brush with oil. Bake 45-50 minutes or until golden brown. Remove from pans to wire racks to cool.

Nutrition Facts :

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 SWIRL RAISIN BREAD - FOR BREAD MACHINE



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I have been experimenting with bread machine recipes; and this has to be the BEST yet. I love it! Wonderful warm from the oven or toasted.

Provided by Lane5928

Categories     Yeast Breads

Time 3h35m

Yield 1 loaf, 15 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 large egg, room temperature plus
1/4 cup milk
3/4 cup water
1/4 cup softened butter
1/3 cup sugar
1 teaspoon salt
3 1/2 cups bread flour
2 teaspoons active dry yeast
1/2 cup raisins
1/3 cup butter, melted and cooled
1/3 cup sugar
3 teaspoons cinnamon
1 egg white
1 1/2 teaspoons sugar

Steps:

  • Put milk and egg into measuring cup.
  • Add enough tepid water to make 1 cup.
  • Pour into bread machine pan.
  • Add the softened butter, 1/3 cup sugar, salt, bread flour and yeast.
  • Set bread machine to dough cycle.
  • Add raisins at the beep.
  • Remove the dough at the end of the dough cycle.
  • Roll dough to 10x12 rectangle.
  • Brush egg white on surface of dough.
  • Brush with melted butter.
  • Combine cinnamon and sugar.
  • Sprinkle over dough; leaving about 1 inch on each edge.
  • Roll from short side.
  • Pinch where it meets and roll ends under.
  • Place in loaf pan.
  • Cover with cloth and let rise for about an hour.
  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
  • Once the dough has risen, brush top with egg white and sprinkle with 1 1/2 teaspoon sugar.
  • Bake at 350 for about 35 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 231.4, Fat 8, SaturatedFat 4.8, Cholesterol 31.9, Sodium 230.3, Carbohydrate 36.3, Fiber 1.4, Sugar 12.3, Protein 4.3

CINNAMON RAISIN SWIRL BREAD (MY LIGHTENED VERSION)



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This is your basic cinnamon raisin bread that I have made more diabetic acceptable. It originally ask for the tops to be brushed with more melted butter, I have omitted that but you certainly may do so if you wish. My DH loves it made as french toast.

Provided by Annacia

Categories     Yeast Breads

Time 40m

Yield 12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 1/2 cups warm water
2 tablespoons fat-free evaporated milk
1 -2 tablespoon shortening (can be cut to 1)
1 teaspoon salt
3 cups bread flour
1 cup whole wheat flour
3 tablespoons Splenda sugar substitute
2 teaspoons active dry yeast
1 cup raisins
1 tablespoon butter, softened
2 -3 tablespoons Splenda brown sugar blend
3 teaspoons ground cinnamon

Steps:

  • Place water, milk, shortening, salt, flour, sugar and yeast in the pan of the bread machine in the order recommended by the manufacturer. Select cycle; press Start.
  • If your machine has a Fruit setting, add the raisins at the signal, or about 5 minutes before the kneading cycle has finished.
  • Take dough out after first kneading cycle has finished. Turn dough out onto a lightly floured surface and roll out into a rectangle.
  • Spread dough with butter, brown sugar, and
  • cinnamon. Roll dough, and divide into two parts.
  • Place loaves in two lightly greased 9x5 inch bread pans, cover and let rise in a warm place until doubled in size, about 1 hour.
  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • Bake in preheated oven for 30 to 40 minutes, until crust is brown and loaves sound hollow when tapped.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 219, Fat 2.7, SaturatedFat 1, Cholesterol 2.6, Sodium 208.9, Carbohydrate 44.6, Fiber 2.9, Sugar 9.3, Protein 5.4

Tips:

  • Be sure to use a thermometer to check the temperature of the milk to ensure that it is the correct temperature for the yeast. If the milk is too hot, it will kill the yeast and the dough will not rise properly.
  • Adding cinnamon and sugar to the dough will give the bread a classic swirl pattern and a sweet, cinnamony flavor.
  • Be careful not to overmix the dough, as this can result in a tough, dense texture.
  • Allow the dough to rise in a warm, draft-free place until it has doubled in size, or until it passes the poke test. This should take about 1-2 hours.
  • When rolling out the dough, be sure to use a lightly floured surface to prevent the dough from sticking.
  • If you don't have a loaf pan, you can also bake the bread in a greased 9x13 inch baking dish.
  • Be sure to let the bread cool completely before slicing and serving.

Conclusion:

This lightened version of cinnamon raisin swirl bread is a delicious and easy-to-make treat that is perfect for breakfast, brunch, or dessert. The bread is soft and fluffy, with a sweet and cinnamony filling. It is a great way to use up leftover raisins and is sure to be a hit with family and friends.

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