Cinnamon Raisin Bread

Name: Cinnamon Raisin Bread
Prep time: 40 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 1 h 10 min
Yield: 2 loaves (16 slices each).
Ingredients: 2 packages (1/4 ounce each) active dry yeast; 1/3 cup warm water (110° to 115°); 1 cup warm whole milk (110° to 115°); 1/2 cup sugar; 6 tablespoons butter, softened; 2 large 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 large egg, beaten

My grandma's raisin bread is a long-standing tradition in our family.

Ingredients

2 packages (1/4 ounce each) active dry yeast
1/3 cup warm water (110° to 115°)
1 cup warm whole milk (110° to 115°)
1/2 cup sugar
6 tablespoons butter, softened
2 large 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 large 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. 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 12x8-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 9x5-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.

Nutrition Facts

1 slice: 160 calories, 3g fat (2g saturated fat), 27mg cholesterol, 126mg sodium, 30g carbohydrate (12g sugars, 1g fiber), 4g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 1 starch, 1 fruit.

Originally published as Cinnamon Raisin Bread in Reminisce September/October 1994

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mdrcichos

Mar 12, 2013

I tried this once and it was very good, the two types of raisins are a great combo. It is very sweet and it is diabetic friendly it says.
FriedaG

Jan 26, 2010

This is the best raisin bread I've ever had, much less made myself! I have to remember to cover the tops with foil because a couple of times I have wound up with very, very dark brown bread. It stilled tasted good, though.