Easy Cinnamon Raisin Bread Recipe

Ingredients

• 1.5 cups milk
• 1 cup warm water (110 degrees F/45 degrees C)
• 2 (.25 ounce) packages active dry yeast
• 1 cup raisins
• 3 large eggs
• 1.25 cups white sugar, divided
• 0.5 cup margarine, softened
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 8 cups all-purpose flour
• 2 tablespoons milk
• 2 tablespoons ground cinnamon
• 2 tablespoons butter, melted

Instructions

1. Warm 1 1/2 cups of milk in a saucepan over medium heat until bubbles form, then remove. Let it cool until lukewarm.
2. In a large bowl, combine warm water and yeast; let stand until frothy, about 5 minutes. Add raisins, eggs, 1/2 cup sugar, margarine, and salt, mixing well. Stir in the cooled milk, then gradually add flour to form a stiff dough.
3. Place dough on a lightly floured surface and knead for a few minutes. Transfer to a greased bowl, turning to coat. Cover with a damp cloth and let rise until doubled in size, about 1 hour.
4. Grease three 9x5-inch loaf pans and set them aside.
5. Punch down the dough and place it on a lightly floured surface. Roll the dough into a large rectangle, about 1/2-inch thick. Brush with 2 tablespoons of milk. In a small bowl, mix the remaining 3/4 cup sugar and cinnamon; sprinkle over the dough. Roll tightly into a 3-inch diameter log.
6. Cut the log into thirds and tuck the ends under to shape loaves. Place in prepared pans and lightly grease tops. Cover and let rise for about 1 hour.
7. Preheat your oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
8. Bake in the preheated oven for about 45 minutes, until loaves are lightly browned and sound hollow when tapped. Remove from pans and brush with melted butter. Cool on a wire rack before slicing and serving.

Nutrition

• Calories: 182 kcal
• Fat Content: 4 g
• Fiber Content: 1 g
• Sugar Content: 10 g
• Sodium Content: 115 mg
• Protein Content: 4 g
• Cholesterol Content: 18 mg
• Carbohydrate Content: 32 g
• Saturated Fat Content: 1 g
• Unsaturated Fat Content: 0 g