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Cinnamon Raisin Swirl Artisan Bread Recipe

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  • Author: Chef
  • Total Time: 13 hours 15 minutes
  • Yield: 1 loaf
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

A rustic artisan cinnamon raisin swirl bread with a sweet cinnamon sugar filling and juicy raisins, perfect for breakfast or as a flavorful toast option. This bread features a tender crumb and a beautiful spiral of cinnamon and raisin sweetness baked into a crusty loaf.

Ingredients

Dough

  • 3 cups bread flour
  • 1 tsp yeast
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1 1/4 cups warm water

Filling

  • 1/2 cup raisins
  • 1/4 cup sugar
  • 1 tbsp cinnamon

Instructions

  1. Mix Ingredients and Initial Rise: In a large bowl, combine bread flour, yeast, salt, and warm water. Stir until a dough forms. Cover the bowl and let the dough rise for 12 hours at room temperature, allowing it to develop flavor and structure.
  2. Roll Out Dough: After the long rise, turn the dough onto a floured surface and roll it out into a flat rectangle to prepare for the filling.
  3. Add Filling: Evenly sprinkle the cinnamon, sugar, and raisins over the rolled-out dough, ensuring a good distribution for the swirl effect.
  4. Shape the Loaf: Carefully roll the dough tightly into a loaf shape, encasing the cinnamon sugar and raisins inside in a spiral pattern.
  5. Final Rise: Place the shaped loaf on a baking sheet and cover it. Allow it to rise for an additional 1 hour to develop volume and lightness.
  6. Bake the Bread: Preheat the oven to 220°C (425°F). Bake the loaf for 35 to 40 minutes until it is golden brown, crusty on the outside, and sounds hollow when tapped.
  7. Cool and Serve: Remove the bread from the oven and let it cool completely on a wire rack before slicing to set the crumb and avoid gummy texture.

Notes

  • Soak the raisins in warm water for 10 minutes before adding to the dough for a softer, plumper texture.
  • Use bread flour instead of all-purpose flour for better gluten development and chewy texture.
  • Ensure the water is warm, not hot, to properly activate the yeast without killing it.
  • Letting the dough rise overnight improves flavor through slow fermentation.
  • Cooling the bread fully before slicing prevents crumbling and preserves the structure.
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 40 minutes
  • Category: Bread
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: Artisan

Find it online: https://kitchenmartha.com/cinnamon-raisin-swirl-artisan-bread-recipe/