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Easy No-Knead Cinnamon Raisin Bread

A loaf of homemade raisin bread, sliced to show the beautiful cinnamon swirl and plump raisins inside.
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Make a soft, fluffy loaf of homemade cinnamon raisin bread using this simple no-knead method, perfect for beginners.

Ingredients

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  • 1 1/2 cups warm water (about 105-115F)
  • 1 tablespoon active dry yeast
  • 1/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 3 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1/4 cup melted butter, cooled
  • 1 cup raisins
  • 1/2 cup packed light brown sugar
  • 2 tablespoons ground cinnamon
  • 2 tablespoons softened butter

Instructions

  1. In a large bowl, mix the warm water, yeast, and granulated sugar. Let stand for 5 minutes until foamy.
  2. Stir in the salt and melted butter into the yeast mixture.
  3. Gradually add the flour, mixing with a wooden spoon until a shaggy dough forms. Do not knead.
  4. Cover the bowl tightly with plastic wrap and let the dough rise in a warm place for 1.5 to 2 hours, or until doubled in size.
  5. While the dough rises, mix the brown sugar and cinnamon together in a small bowl for the swirl filling.
  6. Gently turn the dough out onto a lightly floured surface. Pat it into a rough rectangle about 1/2 inch thick.
  7. Spread the softened butter evenly over the dough surface. Sprinkle the cinnamon-sugar mixture over the butter. Scatter the raisins evenly over the top.
  8. Starting from one long edge, tightly roll the dough into a log. Pinch the seam closed.
  9. Place the dough seam-side down into a greased 9×5 inch loaf pan.
  10. Cover the pan loosely with plastic wrap and let it proof (second rise) in a warm spot for 45 to 60 minutes, or until the dough has crowned about 1 inch over the rim of the pan.
  11. Preheat your oven to 375F (190C) during the last 15 minutes of the second rise.
  12. Bake for 35 to 40 minutes, or until the top is golden brown and the internal temperature reaches 200F (93C).
  13. Remove the loaf from the pan immediately and cool completely on a wire rack before slicing.

Notes

  • For a bread machine, follow your machine’s instructions for adding ingredients, usually liquids first, then dry ingredients, and place the raisins in the dispenser if available. Use the basic or sweet bread cycle.
  • If you prefer a richer flavor, substitute 1/4 cup of the water with milk.
  • To achieve a very soft crust, brush the top of the loaf with melted butter immediately after removing it from the oven.

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