Description

This Bread Machine Cinnamon Raisin Bread is a perfect homemade treat featuring a soft, lightly sweetened dough enriched with warm cinnamon and plump raisins. Ideal for breakfast or a snack, this recipe is designed for ease whether you bake it completely in a bread machine or finish it in the oven for a golden crust. With simple ingredients and clear steps, it offers a delightful balance of flavors and textures that will fill your kitchen with the inviting aroma of cinnamon and baked bread.

Ingredients

Scale

Wet Ingredients

1 ¼ cup milk, warmed to 115°F
3 tbsp butter, cut into small pieces

Dry Ingredients

1 tsp salt
1 tbsp brown sugar (light or dark)
3 cups bread flour
2 ½ tsp yeast (active, instant or bread machine)

Mix-ins

1/2 tbsp cinnamon
3 tbsp white sugar
1 ½ cup raisins

Instructions

Add Ingredients: Add ingredients to the bread pan in the following order: warm milk, butter, salt, brown sugar, bread flour, and yeast (for Cuisinart machines). For other bread machines, consult your manual for the ingredient order.
Select Bread Setting: Choose the basic/white bread setting or dough setting for oven baking. Select the 1.5-pound loaf size and preferred crust color. Ensure the mix-in button is selected or prepare to add raisins manually. Check dough consistency in first 10 minutes of kneading and adjust by adding warm milk or bread flour as needed for a smooth, sticky ball.
Add Mix-ins: When the mix-in signal sounds, add white sugar, cinnamon, and raisins to the pan. Add an additional tablespoon of warm milk to help these ingredients integrate into the dough and keep it soft and light.
Bread Machine Baking: After the last knead cycle, optionally remove the kneading paddle. Once the bake cycle finishes, carefully remove the pan with oven mitts. Let cool for at least 10 minutes, then gently separate the bread from the pan using a knife along the edges. Transfer loaf to a wire rack to cool completely before slicing.
Oven Baking: Remove dough from pan after dough cycle ends. Punch down the dough, form into a loaf shape, and place on a parchment-lined baking sheet or in a loaf pan. Cover with a heavy towel and allow to rise in a warm area for 45-60 minutes until doubled. Brush the dough with egg, egg white, or milk for a golden crust. Bake at 350°F for 40-45 minutes until the internal temperature reaches 200°F. Cool completely on a wire rack before slicing.

Notes

Adjust dough consistency by adding warm milk or bread flour during the initial kneading to ensure a smooth dough ball.
Removing the kneading paddle after the final kneading cycle helps create a better crumb structure and easier slicing but is optional.
For best flavor and texture, allow the bread to cool completely before slicing.
Use the mix-in dispenser if your bread machine has one to add raisins at the right time without manual intervention.
Brushing the dough before oven baking enhances crust color and texture; you can use egg, egg white, or milk based on preference or dietary needs.

Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 3 hours 30 minutes (machine full cycle) or 45-50 minutes (oven baking after dough cycle)
Category: Bread
Method: Bread Machine and Oven Baking
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 slice (about 60g)
Calories: 180 kcal
Sugar: 9 g
Sodium: 200 mg
Fat: 3.5 g
Saturated Fat: 2 g
Unsaturated Fat: 1.5 g
Trans Fat: 0 g
Carbohydrates: 34 g
Fiber: 2 g
Protein: 5 g
Cholesterol: 10 mg

Keywords: cinnamon raisin bread, bread machine bread, homemade bread, sweet bread, breakfast bread