The smell of freshly baked cinnamon raisin bread will draw just about anyone into the kitchen. It’s easy to make homemade cinnamon raisin bread in just a few minutes in the bread machine.
Bread machine baking had become a daily event in my household and now that I have perfected recipes for basic white sandwich bread and whole wheat bread, it’s time to branch out a bit into flavored bread. With two bread loving little ones in the house, a soft cinnamon raisin bread is the obvious next choice.
Cinnamon can inhibit the rise on a loaf of bread, so you want to be careful not to add too much. One teaspoon adds just enough flavor to this loaf, without hampering the yeast too much. Still, you’ll notice that the crumb on this bread is denser than most, which means it’s perfect for toasting and slathering with butter. It stays soft and moist through the baking process, and the raisins add just enough sweetness.
The little ones ate it right up and came back for more, but that’s not surprising. What toddler wouldn’t love cinnamon raisin bread? What did surprise me is the fact that my husband polished off the loaf, and then asked me to bake more. That’s a manly seal of approval if I’ve ever seen one.
There you have it, an easy to make bread machine cinnamon raisin bread that the whole family can enjoy. Now the real trick is waiting until it’s completely cool before slicing. Good luck with that one…
This soft and tender cinnamon raisin bread is easy to make in a bread machine. I like to add the yeast directly into the water and allow it to bloom for about 5 minutes before adding the rest of the ingredients and turning the bread maker on. I think this results in a better rise, but it's optional, and shouldn't be used with delayed start bread making.Bread Machine Cinnamon Raisin Bread
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Sarah Randell
This sounds delicious. But cann skim milk be used?
Ashley Adamant
Yes, skim milk is totally fine. Enjoy!
Karen
I cannot eat oats b/c of IBS. Can they be left out?
Sharon (Norwich uk)
I have been using my sunbeam bread maker for 10 years.. Tried your raisin bread came out really well. Tried using fresh yeast as due to lockdown couldn’t buy dried! Worked well as long as you start yeast off with teaspoon sugar n warm water let it stand till bubbling then add last thing to bread maker with all other ingredients. Lush 🍞💕
Admin
Awesome! I’m so glad that worked for you!
Lynn Irene VonHoogenstyn
I might try a cardamon/cinnamon glaze. Like Bestamor did
Kim
This looks great. My bread machine has 1, 1 1/2 and 2 lb settings. What size do you recommend Ed for this recipe?
Admin
Sorry for the delay, this is for a 2# capacity bread machine.
Elizabeth Warren
Should I set my machine for 1.5 pond loaf or 2 pound?
Bill
Hello. How many pound loaf does this make?
Thanks
Jennifer Netrosio
Is there a vegan option? And/or sugar free?
Admin
I’m not vegan, so I haven’t tried a vegan option for this recipe, sorry!
Iw
Apple sauce is a good substitute for butter in baking and chia seeds soaked in water can substitute eggs. Soy or almond milk would probably work for the milk
Martha
Wonderful!
This is our dessert!
Admin
I’m glad you liked it!
Patricia
can you use bread flour instead of all purpose flour?
Ashley Adamant
Yes you can!