cinnamon raisin bread

Cinnamon Raisin Bread Recipe

Here’s a delicious homemade cinnamon raisin bread recipe that’s perfect for breakfast or a sweet snack while you’re camping!

Ingredients:

  • For the Dough:
    • 3 1/2 to 4 cups all-purpose flour
    • 1/4 cup granulated sugar
    • 2 1/4 teaspoons active dry yeast (1 packet)
    • 1 teaspoon salt
    • 1 cup warm milk (110°F/43°C)
    • 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted
    • 1 large egg, room temperature
    • 1 cup raisins
  • For the Filling:
    • 1/3 cup granulated sugar
    • 1 1/2 tablespoons ground cinnamon
    • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
  • For the Glaze (optional):
    • 1 cup powdered sugar
    • 2-3 tablespoons milk
    • 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract

Instructions:

  1. Prepare the Dough:
    • In a large mixing bowl, combine 2 cups of flour, sugar, yeast, and salt.
    • Add the warm milk, melted butter, and egg to the dry ingredients. Mix until well combined.
    • Gradually add the remaining flour, 1/2 cup at a time, until the dough is soft and begins to pull away from the sides of the bowl.
    • Stir in the raisins.
  2. Knead the Dough:
    • Turn the dough out onto a floured surface and knead for about 8-10 minutes, or until smooth and elastic.
    • Place the dough in a greased bowl, cover it with a damp cloth, and let it rise in a warm place for about 1-1.5 hours, or until doubled in size.
  3. Prepare the Filling:
    • In a small bowl, mix the granulated sugar and cinnamon together.
    • Grease a 9×5-inch loaf pan.
  4. Shape the Dough:
    • Once the dough has risen, punch it down to release the air. Turn it out onto a lightly floured surface and roll it into a rectangle, about 18×9 inches.
    • Brush the melted butter over the dough. Sprinkle the cinnamon sugar mixture evenly over the buttered dough.
  5. Roll the Dough:
    • Starting from the short end, tightly roll up the dough into a log.
    • Pinch the seams to seal and place the log seam-side down in the prepared loaf pan.
    • Cover with a damp cloth and let rise for another 30-45 minutes, or until the dough has risen just above the edges of the pan.
  6. Bake:
    • Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
    • Bake the bread for 30-35 minutes, or until the top is golden brown and the bread sounds hollow when tapped.
    • If the bread is browning too quickly, cover it loosely with aluminum foil during the last 10-15 minutes of baking.
  7. Cool:
    • Remove the bread from the oven and let it cool in the pan for 10 minutes.
    • Turn the bread out onto a wire rack to cool completely.
  8. Optional Glaze:
    • In a small bowl, whisk together the powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla extract until smooth.
    • Drizzle the glaze over the cooled bread.
  9. Serve:
    • Slice and enjoy your homemade cinnamon raisin bread!

This cinnamon raisin bread is perfect toasted with a bit of butter, or you can enjoy it as is for a sweet treat. Enjoy this sweet bread at Camp Lakewood Campground today!