CINNAMON-SWIRL RAISIN BREAD

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Raisins give a delightful sweetness to this tender yeast bread, and cinnamon swirls beautifully through the slices. It makes terrific toast, too. -Ruth Crawford, Tucson, Arizona

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 1h10m

Yield 2 loaves.

Number Of Ingredients 13

1-1/2 cups warm milk (110° to 115°)
1 cup mashed potatoes (without added milk and butter)
1/2 cup butter, melted
1/4 cup sugar
2 teaspoons salt
2 packages (1/4 ounce each) active dry yeast
1/2 cup warm water (110° to 115°)
6-1/2 to 7 cups all-purpose flour
1-1/2 cups raisins
FILLING:
1/2 cup sugar
2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
2 tablespoons butter, melted

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, combine the milk, potatoes, butter, sugar and salt. In a bowl, dissolve yeast in warm water. Add potato mixture and 2 cups flour; beat until smooth. Fold in raisins. Stir in enough remaining flour to form a soft dough. Turn onto a lightly floured surface; knead until smooth and elastic, about 10 minutes. Place in a greased bowl, turning once to grease top. Cover and let rise in a warm place until doubled, about 1 hour. , Punch dough down. Turn onto a lightly floured surface; divide in half. Roll each portion into a 16x8-in. rectangle. Combine sugar and cinnamon; sprinkle over rectangles to within 1/2 in. of edges. Roll up jelly-roll style, starting with a short side; pinch seam to seal and tuck ends under., Place seam side down in two greased 9x5-in. loaf pans. Cover and let rise for 30 minutes or until doubled. Brush with butter. Bake at 350° for 40-45 minutes or until golden brown. Remove from pans to wire racks to cool.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 175 calories, Fat 4g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 11mg cholesterol, Sodium 192mg sodium, Carbohydrate 31g carbohydrate (10g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 3g protein.

mariya fletcher
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This recipe is a must-try! The bread is so soft and moist, and the cinnamon swirl is perfectly gooey. I'll definitely be making this again soon.


ahtesham ulhaq
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This bread is so good! I made it for a potluck and it was a huge hit. Everyone loved it.


Deon carter
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Followed the recipe and the bread turned out great! It was a little sweeter than I expected, but still very good. Will definitely make it again.


Booris Bokonja
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This bread is amazing! It's so easy to make and it tastes like it came from a professional bakery. I'm so glad I found this recipe.


fahad lodhra
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Just made this bread and it's delicious! The cinnamon swirl is so good and the bread is so soft and fluffy. I'll definitely be making this again.


Nathan Dan
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This recipe is a keeper! The bread turned out so moist and flavorful. I added a little extra cinnamon and raisins, and it was perfect. My family loved it.


Joseh Anodjo
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I've tried many cinnamon swirl raisin bread recipes, but this one is by far the best. The bread is so soft and the cinnamon swirl is perfectly gooey. Will definitely be making this again and again.


mattie Williams
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Amazing! This bread is so easy to make and it tastes like it came from a bakery. Highly recommend.


Kimberly Gordon
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Followed the recipe exactly and it turned out perfect! The bread was fluffy and the cinnamon swirl was delicious. Definitely a keeper.


Bijay Biswkarma
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This cinnamon swirl raisin bread was a hit! It was so moist and flavorful, with the perfect amount of cinnamon and raisins. I'll definitely be making this again.