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Overhead shot of a round loaf of cinnamon raisin bread with golden raisins and cinnamon swirl visible on the top crust.

Bread Machine Cinnamon Raisin Bread

Soft, fluffy bread machine cinnamon raisin bread with swirls of cinnamon and plump golden raisins. Easy 5-minute prep.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 3 hours
Total Time 3 hours 5 minutes
Course Breakfast
Cuisine American
Servings 12 servings
Calories 250 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 1 1/8 cups warm milk 259 ml
  • 3 tbsp unsalted butter, sliced and softened 43 g
  • 3 cups bread flour 360 g
  • 1/4 cup packed light brown sugar 54 g
  • 1 tsp ground cinnamon 3 g
  • 1 tsp salt 6 g
  • 1 tsp bread machine yeast 3.6 g, not active dry
  • 3/4 cup golden raisins
  • 1 1/2 cups warm milk 345 ml
  • 4 tbsp unsalted butter, sliced and softened 57 g
  • 4 cups bread flour 480 g
  • 1/3 cup packed light brown sugar 72 g
  • 1 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon 4.5 g
  • 1 1/2 tsp salt 9 g
  • 1 1/2 tsp bread machine yeast 5.4 g, not active dry
  • 1 cup golden raisins

Instructions
 

  • Set Machine Program:

    Configure the bread machine for a 1.5 or 2 lb loaf with a light crust and basic/white program.

  • Add Ingredients Carefully:

    Disconnect the machine and take out the bread pan to avoid mess. Add the warm milk to the pan, then put in all other ingredients except the raisins. Introduce the yeast last, making sure it doesn't contact the liquid or salt before mixing starts. Avoid placing salt where the yeast will go.

  • Start the Cycle:

    Put the pan back into the machine, plug it in, set the program, and begin the cycle.

  • Add Golden Raisins:

    Once the initial kneading cycle finishes (prior to the second kneading cycle), incorporate the golden raisins. This usually occurs about 10-12 minutes after starting, when the first rest period begins. Adhere to your machine's guidelines for adding dried fruit.

  • Remove and Cool Bread:

    When the baking cycle ends, unplug the machine. Using oven mitts, lift out the pan (it will be extremely hot). Transfer the bread from the pan to a cooling rack. If the mixing paddle is stuck, remove it with oven mitts or wait until the bread has fully cooled.

  • Cool Before Slicing:

    Allow the bread to cool for 1-2 hours before slicing. Consult the tips section for advice on success and typical bread machine issues.
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