Heavenly Cinnamon Raisin Swirl Bread
Indulge in the delightful aroma and rich flavor of Heavenly Cinnamon Raisin Swirl Bread. This recipe is a culmination of my bread-making experiments and stands out as the ultimate creation. The warm, soft texture combined with the sweet and spicy cinnamon filling makes it a perfect treat, whether enjoyed fresh from the oven or toasted to perfection. With tender raisins hidden within a luscious cinnamon swirl, each slice promises a delightful experience. Enjoy it as a breakfast treat, a comforting snack, or a special dessert. Your family will surely request seconds!
15
Servings
N/A
Calories
14
Ingredients
Ingredients
large egg
1 (room temperature plus)
milk
1/4 cup
water
3/4 cup
softened butter
1/4 cup
sugar
1/3 cup
salt
1 teaspoon
bread flour
3 1/2 cups
active dry yeast
2 teaspoons
raisins
1/2 cup
butter
1/3 cup (melted and cooled)
sugar
1/3 cup
cinnamon
3 teaspoons
egg white
1
sugar
1 1/2 teaspoons
Instructions
1
In a measuring cup, combine the milk and egg, then add tepid water until you reach a total of 1 cup.
2
Pour the milk mixture into the bread machine pan.
3
Add the softened butter, 1/3 cup of sugar, salt, bread flour, and yeast in the order specified by your bread machine.
4
Set the bread machine to the dough cycle and start the machine.
5
When the machine beeps, indicating it’s time to add additional ingredients, toss in the raisins.
6
Once the dough cycle is complete, remove the dough from the machine and place it on a floured surface.
7
Roll the dough into a rectangle measuring about 10x12 inches.
8
Brush the surface of the dough with the egg white and then with the melted butter.
9
In a small bowl, mix the cinnamon and the remaining 1/3 cup of sugar, then sprinkle this mixture evenly over the dough, leaving about 1 inch on each edge.
10
Starting from one of the short sides, carefully roll the dough into a log, pinching the seam to seal it. Tuck the ends under for a neat appearance.
11
Transfer the rolled dough into a greased loaf pan.
12
Cover the pan with a cloth and allow it to rise in a warm area for about 1 hour, or until doubled in size.
13
Preheat your oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit.
14
Once the dough has risen, brush the top with the remaining egg white and sprinkle with 1 1/2 teaspoons of sugar.
15
Bake in the preheated oven for approximately 35 minutes, or until the bread is golden brown and sounds hollow when tapped.
16
Let the loaf cool before slicing and enjoy!
Nutrition Information
Frequently Asked Questions
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Heavenly Cinnamon Raisin Swirl Bread?
It is a soft yeast bread featuring a sweet cinnamon-sugar swirl and raisins, suitable for breakfast, snacks, or dessert.
How many servings does this recipe provide?
This recipe yields 15 servings.
What is the required oven temperature?
The oven should be preheated to 350 degrees Fahrenheit.
How long does the bread need to bake?
The bread bakes for approximately 35 minutes until golden brown.
What type of flour is best for this recipe?
Bread flour is used to achieve the proper texture for this yeast bread.
What kind of yeast is used in this bread?
The recipe calls for 2 teaspoons of active dry yeast.
When should the raisins be added?
Add the raisins when the bread machine beeps to signal the addition of extra ingredients during the dough cycle.
How long does the dough need to rise in the pan?
The dough should rise in a warm area for about 1 hour or until it has doubled in size.
What are the dimensions for rolling the dough?
The dough should be rolled into a rectangle measuring approximately 10x12 inches.
What makes up the cinnamon filling?
The filling consists of 3 teaspoons of cinnamon mixed with 1/3 cup of sugar.
What is brushed on the dough before the cinnamon-sugar?
The surface is brushed with egg white and then with melted butter before sprinkling the cinnamon mixture.
How can I tell if the bread is done?
The bread is done when it is golden brown and produces a hollow sound when tapped.
Is this bread good for toasting?
Yes, it is described as being perfect when toasted to perfection.
When should this bread be served?
It can be enjoyed as a breakfast treat, a comforting snack, or a special dessert.
How do I prepare the liquid mixture for the dough?
Combine the milk and egg in a measuring cup, then add tepid water until the total volume reaches 1 cup.
What state should the butter be in for the dough?
The recipe requires 1/4 cup of softened butter for the dough mixture.
How do you seal the dough log?
Pinch the seam to seal it and tuck the ends under for a neat appearance.
What is the recipe category?
This recipe is categorized under Yeast Breads.
What is the preparation for the egg?
The egg should be at room temperature or slightly warmer.
How much cinnamon is needed?
The recipe uses 3 teaspoons of cinnamon for the swirl filling.
What is applied to the top of the bread before baking?
Brush the top with egg white and sprinkle with 1.5 teaspoons of sugar.
How many raisins are included?
The recipe calls for 1/2 cup of raisins.
How much sugar is inside the dough itself?
There is 1/3 cup of sugar included in the dough ingredients.
Why should the loaf cool before slicing?
Cooling allows the structure to set so you can get clean, even slices.
What type of pan is used?
A greased loaf pan is required for baking the bread.
Does this recipe require a bread machine?
The recipe uses a bread machine for the dough cycle, though the baking is done in a standard oven.
How is the texture of the bread described?
The bread is described as having a warm, soft, and tender texture.
How much salt is in the recipe?
The recipe includes 1 teaspoon of salt.
What bread machine setting is used?
The bread machine should be set to the dough cycle.
How much sugar is used for the topping?
The topping uses 1.5 teaspoons of sugar sprinkled over an egg white wash.