Description
Cinnamon Raisin Artisan Bread is a deliciously soft and flavorful bread, perfect for breakfast or as a snack. Its rich cinnamon flavor combined with sweet raisins creates a melt-in-your-mouth experience.
Ingredients
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- 4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup warm water
- 1/4 cup sugar
- 2 teaspoons salt
- 2 teaspoons active dry yeast
- 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
- 1 cup raisins
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
Instructions
- In a bowl, combine warm water, sugar, and yeast. Let it sit for 5-10 minutes until frothy.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine flour, salt, and ground cinnamon.
- Add the yeast mixture and olive oil to the dry ingredients. Mix until a dough forms.
- Knead the dough on a floured surface for about 10 minutes until smooth.
- Incorporate the raisins into the dough, kneading until evenly distributed.
- Place the dough in a greased bowl, cover, and let it rise in a warm place for 1-2 hours or until doubled in size.
- Punch down the dough and shape it into a loaf. Place it in a greased loaf pan.
- Cover and let it rise again for about 30-45 minutes.
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Bake the bread for 30-35 minutes or until golden brown and sounds hollow when tapped.
- Let it cool before slicing and serving.
Notes
- For a richer flavor, you can add chopped nuts or additional spices.
- Store the bread in an airtight container to keep it fresh.
- This bread can be toasted for an extra crunch.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 3g
- Saturated Fat: 0.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2.5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 0mg