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Cinnamon Raisin Bread

Cinnamon Raisin Bread
My grandma's raisin bread is a long-standing tradition in our family.
32 ServingsPrep: 40 min. + rising Bake: 30 min.

Ingredients

  • 2 packages (1/4 ounce each) active dry yeast
  • 1/3 cup warm water (110° to 115°)
  • 1 cup warm milk (110° to 115°)
  • 1/2 cup sugar
  • 6 tablespoons butter, softened
  • 2 eggs, lightly beaten
  • 1-1/4 teaspoons salt
  • 5-1/2 to 6 cups all-purpose flour
  • FILLING:
  • 1-1/3 cups golden raisins
  • 1-1/3 cups raisins
  • 1 cup water
  • 1/3 cup apple juice or cider
  • 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
  • 1 egg, beaten

Directions

  • In a large bowl, dissolve yeast in warm water. Add the milk, sugar,
  • butter, eggs, salt and 2 cups flour. Beat on medium speed for 2
  • minutes. 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 until doubled, about 1 hour.
  • In a saucepan, bring first five filling ingredients to a boil.
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Cinnamon Raisin Bread (continued)

Directions (continued)

  • Reduce heat to medium; cook for 15-20 minutes or until almost all
  • the liquid is absorbed, stirring occasionally. Remove from the heat;
  • set aside.
  • Punch dough down. Turn onto a lightly floured surface; knead for 1
  • minute. Divide in half. Roll each half into a 12-in. x 8-in.
  • rectangle; brush with egg. Spread half of the filling over each
  • rectangle to within 1/2 in. of edges. Roll up jelly-roll style,
  • starting with a short side; pinch to seal. Place each loaf seam side
  • down in a greased 9-in. x 5-in. loaf pan. Cover and let rise until
  • doubled, about 1 hour.
  • Bake at 350° for 35-40 minutes or until bread sounds hollow when
  • tapped. Cover loosely with foil if top browns to quickly. Remove
  • from pans to cool on a wire rack. Yield: 2 loaves (16 slices
  • each).
Nutrition Facts: One serving (1 slice) equals 1 starch, 1 fruit; also, 131 calories, 103 mg sodium, 11 mg cholesterol, 25 gm carbohydrate, 3 gm protein, 2 gm fat.
© Taste of Home 2013