Cinnamon Raisin Bread

Name: Cinnamon Raisin Bread
Ingredients: 2 c. milk, scalded; 1/4 c. butter; 2 c. all-purpose flour; 1/2 c. plus 1 Tbsp. sugar; 1/2 tsp. salt; 1 pkg. dry yeast; 3 1/4 to 3 3/4 c. all-purpose flour; 1 1/2 c. raisins; 2 Tbsp. plus 2 tsp. sugar; 2 tsp. ground cinnamon; 1/4 c. melted butter, divided; additional melted butter (optional)

12 ingredients

7 steps

Ingredients

2 c. milk, scalded
1/4 c. butter
2 c. all-purpose flour
1/2 c. plus 1 Tbsp. sugar
1/2 tsp. salt
1 pkg. dry yeast
3 1/4 to 3 3/4 c. all-purpose flour
1 1/2 c. raisins
2 Tbsp. plus 2 tsp. sugar
2 tsp. ground cinnamon
1/4 c. melted butter, divided
additional melted butter (optional)

Directions

1

Combine milk and 1/4 cup butter, stirring until butter melts. Cool mixture to 105° to 115°.
2

Combine 2 cups flour, 1/2 cup plus 1 tablespoon sugar, salt and yeast.
3

Gradually add milk mixture to dry ingredients, mixing at low speed of electric mixer.
4

Beat 2 minutes on medium speed, scraping bowl occasionally.
5

Add 3/4 cup flour; beat at medium-high speed 2 minutes.
6

Stir in enough remaining flour to make a soft dough (2 1/2 to 3 cups); stir in raisins.
7

Turn dough out onto a lightly floured surface; knead until smooth and elastic (about 7 minutes).