Cinnamon Raisin Bread Machine Recipe
This comforting cinnamon raisin bread machine recipe delivers a soft, slightly sweet loaf perfect for breakfast or snacking.
Equipment
- Bread machine with Basic/White program
- 1½- to 2-pound loaf capacity pan
Ingredients
1½-Pound Loaf
Basic Version:
- 1 cup water
- 3 tbsp honey
- 2 tbsp butter, softened and cut into pieces
- 2 cups bread flour
- 1 cup whole wheat flour
- ¾ tsp kosher salt
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1 tsp yeast
Mix-Ins:
- ½ cup raisins, plumped (see directions below)
2-Pound Loaf
Basic Version:
- 1⅓ cups water
- ¼ cup honey
- 3 tbsp butter, softened and cut into pieces
- 2¾ cups bread flour
- 1¼ cups whole wheat flour
- 1 tsp kosher salt
- 1½ tsp ground cinnamon
- 1¼ tsp yeast
Mix-Ins:
- ¾ cup raisins, plumped (see directions below)
Instructions
- Plump the Raisins: Microwave 1 cup (240 g) of water and soak raisins in the hot water for 10 minutes. Alternatively, boil water on the stovetop, remove from heat, and soak raisins for 10 minutes. Drain and pat dry with a paper towel. Set aside for the mix-in phase.
- Add Ingredients to Bread Pan: Place ingredients into the bread machine’s baking pan in the order listed—starting with water and ending with yeast.
- Set the Program: Select the Whole Grain or Basic/White setting according to your machine and loaf size. Press Start.
- Add Raisins: When your machine signals the mix-in phase (usually between the second and third kneading cycle), add the plumped raisins to the pan.
- Cool the Loaf: Once baking is complete, remove the loaf from the pan and let it cool on a wire rack for at least 30 minutes before slicing.
Notes
- Be sure to match your loaf size to your machine’s capacity to avoid overflow.
- You can adjust the amount of raisins to your taste, but the given amount offers a balanced flavor and texture.
- Using both bread flour and whole wheat flour gives this bread a hearty yet soft crumb.
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