There’s nothing quite like the smell of freshly baked loaf, and this cinnamon raisin bread recipe brings all the cosy vibes. Soft, fluffy, and lightly sweet, it’s the perfect treat for breakfast or a mid-afternoon snack. With simple ingredients and easy-to-follow steps, this recipe is great for both beginner bakers and seasoned pros.
Homemade Cinnamon Raisin Bread Recipe: Soft & Fluffy
Somewhere between bread and cake, this cinnamon raisin bread is a delicious sweet bake that perfect for breakfast or a mid-afternoon treat. Soft and fluffy, it combines cinnamon and juicy raisins. You can enjoy it “as is” or toasted.
Fragrant cinnamon fills the kitchen with wonderful flavours while the bread is in the oven. Whether you are a seasoned baker and just dabbling into baking, this is an easy recipe to make.
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Suggested Substitutions
You can swap the raisins for other dried fruits like cranberries, mixed peel, or even chocolate chips.
I use plant-based milk, spread, and a vegan egg wash but you can swap these alternatives for conventional dairy and egg.
Watch How To Make This Cinnamon Raisin Bread
How To Make This Cinnamon Raisin Bread Recipe
Ingredients
To make this cinnamon raisin bread recipe, you will need:
- all-purpose flour
- raisins
- fast-action dried yeast
- sugar
- salt
- dairy-free spread
- dairy-free milk
- cinnamon
FOR THE VEGAN EGG WASH:
- dairy-free butter
- dairy-free milk
- maple syrup
Step 1: Mix the Dry Ingredients
In a mixing bowl, combine the flour, raisins, yeast, 4 Tbsp of sugar, and salt.
Step 2: Melt the Spread
Place the milk and dairy-free spread in a small saucepan and heat up to around 40-45°C(104-113°F) until the dairy-free spread has melted.
Step 3: Mix the Dough
Stir the milk mixture into the flour mixture and mix until the dough comes together.
Knead the dough until it is elastic and supple either by hand or with a stand mixer fit, about 3 to 5 minutes.
The dough should be firm yet slightly sticky. If it’s too dry, add a tablespoon of milk at a time. If too wet, add a little flour.
Step 4: Leave the Dough to Rise
Cover the bowl with cling film and leave the dough to rise in a warm place for around 1 ½ hour, or until the dough has doubled in size.
Once the dough has risen, punch it with your fist to deflate it.
Step 5: Roll Out the Dough
Roll the dough out on a lightly floured surface to a 42 x 30 cm rectangle (approx. 16.5 x 12 inch).
Brush 2 Tbsp of milk on top of the dough. Mix together 4 Tbsp of sugar and the cinnamon. Sprinkle the mixture all over the dough.
Step 6: Roll the Dough into a Log
Roll the dough tightly to form a log. Tuck the ends under and place the cinnamon bread in a (2lb / 900g) loaf tin lined with parchment paper.
Step 7: Leave the Bread to Rise
Cover the loaf tin with cling film and leave the dough to rise in a warm place for around 45 minutes, or until the dough has doubled in size.
Step 8: Brush the Bread with Vegan Egg Wash
Preheat the oven to 180°C/350°F.
Make the egg wash: Mix together the melted dairy-free butter, milk, and maple syrup.
Brush the top of the loaf with the vegan egg wash.
Step 9: Bake the Cinnamon Raisin Bread
Bake the cinnamon raisin bread until golden, about 40-45 minutes (it should sound hollow when tapped).
Step 10: Serve
Remove the loaf from the tin and leave to cool completely on a wire rack before cutting it into slices.
Storage Suggestions
To keep it fresh, store this cinnamon raisin bread in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days.
For longer storage, slice and freeze for up to 3 months. Thaw slices as needed and toast before eating.
I hope you enjoy this cinnamon raisin bread recipe as much as I do. If you do make it, don’t forget to tag me on Instagram!
Cinnamon Raisin Bread Recipe
Equipment
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Ingredients
- 375 g all-purpose flour
- 75 g raisins
- 1 sachet fast-action dried yeast (7g / 2 ¼ teaspoons)
- 4 Tbsp sugar
- ¾ tsp salt
- 125 g dairy-free spread
- 2 Tbsp dairy-free milk of choice
- 4 Tbsp sugar
- 4 tsp cinnamon
FOR THE VEGAN EGG WASH: (see note 1 for substitution)
- 1 Tbsp melted dairy-free butter
- 1 tsp dairy-free milk
- 1 tsp maple syrup
Instructions
- In a mixing bowl, combine the flour, raisins, yeast, 4 Tbsp of sugar, and salt.375 g all-purpose flour, 75 g raisins, 1 sachet fast-action dried yeast, 4 Tbsp sugar, ¾ tsp salt
- Place the milk and dairy-free spread in a small saucepan and heat up to around 40-45°C(104-113°F) until the dairy-free spread has melted.125 g dairy-free spread
- Stir the milk mixture into the flour mixture and mix until the dough comes together.
- Knead the dough until it is elastic and supple either by hand or with a stand mixer fit, about 3 to 5 minutes. The dough should be firm yet slightly sticky. If it's too dry, add a tablespoon of milk at a time. If too wet, add a little flour.
- Cover the bowl with cling film and leave the dough to rise in a warm place for around 1 ½ hour, or until the dough has doubled in size.
- Once the dough has risen, punch it with your fist to deflate it.
- Roll the dough out on a lightly floured surface to a 42 x 30 cm rectangle (approx. 16.5 x 12 inch).
- Brush 2 Tbsp of milk on top of the dough. Mix together 4 Tbsp of sugar and the cinnamon. Sprinkle the mixture all over the dough.2 Tbsp dairy-free milk of choice, 4 Tbsp sugar, 4 tsp cinnamon
- Roll the dough tightly to form a log. Tuck the ends under and place the cinnamon bread in a (2lb / 900g) loaf tin lined with parchment paper.
- Cover the loaf tin with cling film and leave the dough to rise in a warm place for around 45 minutes, or until the dough has doubled in size.
- Preheat the oven to 180°C/350°F.
- Make the egg wash: Mix together the melted dairy-free butter, milk, and maple syrup.1 Tbsp melted dairy-free butter, 1 tsp dairy-free milk, 1 tsp maple syrup
- Brush the top of the loaf with the vegan egg wash.
- Bake the cinnamon raisin bread until golden, about 40-45 minutes (it should sound hollow when tapped).
- Remove the loaf from the tin and leave to cool completely on a wire rack before cutting it into slices.
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Notes
- A regular egg wash: beat 1 egg and 1 tablespoon of water or milk.
- Milk + sugar: brush each turnover with milk and dust with granulated sugar.
Nutrition
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What is 4.4 oz dairy-free spread?
Hi Laura ,
It’s (125g / 4.4 ounces / a bit more than 1/2 cup US) of dairy-free spread (you can also use dairy-free butter or conventional butter). I hope this helps. Annabelle