Description
Hearty Pioneer Woman cinnamon raisin bread brings warmth and comfort from Ree Drummond’s kitchen. Sweet raisins and rich cinnamon swirl create a delightful morning treat perfect for sharing with loved ones.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 3 ½ cups (17 ½ ounces) all-purpose flour
- 2 eggs
- 1 cup milk (almond milk, or soy milk), heated to 110ºF
- 6 tablespoons neutral oil or melted unsalted butter
Dry Ingredients:
- 2 ¼ teaspoons instant rise yeast
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ cup raisins
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar
- ⅓ cup brown sugar
- 2 tablespoons ground cinnamon
Finishing Ingredients:
- 3 tablespoons melted butter or oil
Instructions
- Activate the yeast by combining lukewarm milk (118 milliliters or 4 fluid ounces), brown sugar, and active dry yeast in a measuring cup. Allow the mixture to rest for 10 minutes until it becomes frothy and bubbly.
- Transfer the activated yeast mixture into a stand mixer bowl. Incorporate vegetable oil and large eggs, whisking until the ingredients are thoroughly integrated.
- Gradually add all-purpose flour and kosher salt to the wet ingredients. Mix using a dough hook attachment until a rough, shaggy dough forms. Gently fold in plump raisins, ensuring even distribution.
- Knead the dough on medium-low speed for 8-10 minutes until it becomes smooth, elastic, and slightly tacky to the touch.
- Remove the dough hook and cover the mixing bowl with a clean kitchen towel or plastic wrap. Place the dough in a warm, draft-free area and allow it to rise for 60-75 minutes, or until it doubles in volume.
- Prepare the cinnamon filling by blending softened unsalted butter, dark brown sugar, and ground cinnamon in a small mixing bowl until well combined and creamy.
- Lightly dust a clean work surface with flour. Roll the risen dough into a precise 23-centimeter by 46-centimeter (9-inch by 18-inch) rectangular shape.
- Spread the cinnamon filling evenly across the dough’s surface, leaving a small border around the edges. Carefully roll the dough from the longest side, creating a tight, uniform cylinder.
- Position the rolled dough seam-side down in a greased 23-centimeter by 13-centimeter (9×5 inch) loaf pan. Cover with a kitchen towel and let it rise for an additional 25-35 minutes.
- Preheat the oven to 190°C (375°F). Bake the bread for 40-50 minutes, monitoring the internal temperature, which should reach 88-93°C (190-200°F) when fully cooked.
- Remove the bread from the oven and let it cool completely on a wire rack for 60-90 minutes before slicing to ensure proper texture and structure.
Notes
- Elevate sweetness by gradually increasing brown sugar for a more pronounced caramel-like flavor that complements the warm cinnamon notes.
- Select neutral-flavored oils like grapeseed or light olive oil to maintain the bread’s delicate taste profile without overpowering other ingredients.
- Embrace the dough’s sticky texture by using wet hands or a silicone spatula to handle it, preventing unnecessary flour additions that could compromise the bread’s light texture.
- Invest in high-quality ground cinnamon from specialty stores, and be generous with raisin distribution to create pockets of sweet, intense flavor throughout the loaf.
- Allow ample rising time in a warm, draft-free area, watching for the dough to double in volume, which ensures a tender, airy crumb with beautiful texture.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Snacks, Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 10 g
- Sodium: 190 mg
- Fat: 14 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 45 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 6 g
- Cholesterol: 60 mg