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Whole Wheat Cinnamon Raisin Bread
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Whole Wheat Cinnamon Raisin Bread

Prep Time3 hours 15 minutes
Bake Time30 minutes
Keyword: Whole Wheat Cinnamon Raisin Bread recipe
Yield: 2 loaves

Materials

  • 2 cups Arrowhead Mills Organic All-Purpose Flour plus more for dusting
  • 2 cups Arrowhead Mills Organic Whole Wheat Flour - Stone Ground
  • ¼ cup nonfat dry milk
  • 1 large egg beaten
  • 2 tablespoons canola oil plus more for brushing
  • 3 tablespoons honey
  • 2 teaspoons salt
  • 1 ½ teaspoons instant dry yeast
  • 1 ¼ cups warm water 120-130°F
  • cooking spray
  • ⅔ cup golden raisins soaked in boiling water for 15 minutes, drain and pat dry
  • 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon plus 1 teaspoon
  • ⅓ cup packed dark brown sugar

Instructions

  • Combine both flours, dry milk, egg, canola oil, honey, salt, yeast and warm water in the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with the dough hook.
  • Mix 3 minutes on the lowest setting, then increase to the next highest setting and mix 5 more minutes. The dough should be soft and sticky.
  • Let it rise: Transfer the dough to a large bowl coated with cooking spray. Cover tightly with plastic wrap and let rise at room temperature until the dough has nearly doubled in size, about 1 hour, 30 minutes.
  • Cover tightly with plastic wrap and let rise at room temperature until the dough has nearly doubled in size, about 1 hour, 30 minutes.
  • Fold the dough: Transfer the dough to a floured work surface. Lift up one side of the dough and fold about ¹⁄3 of it across; press down on the dough with spread fingers to remove any air bubbles.
  • Repeat with the remaining 3 sides of the dough.
  • Add the filling.
  • Mist two 9 x 5-inch loaf pans with cooking spray. Divide the dough in half; roll out each half into an 8-inch square.
  • Brush each square with canola oil, then sprinkle with the cinnamon, brown sugar and raisins.
  • Form the loaves.
  • Roll up each square of dough into a tight cylinder; place seam-side down in the prepared pans.
  • Cover tightly with plastic wrap and let rise at room temperature until the dough fills the pans and springs back when touched, about 1 hour, 30 minutes.
  • Brush loaves lightly with canola oil.
  • Place bread in preheated oven 375°F. Bake until golden brown, 25 to 30 minutes.
  • Remove from the pans and transfer to a rack to cool completely.

Notes

The holiday season calls for warm, fragrant loaves of homemade cinnamon raisin bread. Our recipe will guide you through creating two delicious loaves of cinnamon bread, perfect for a Christmas and Thanksgiving dessert or for any holiday occasion. Embrace the cozy aromas and sweet flavors of this classic treat. This delicious dessert is a must-try for holiday baking enthusiasts.