I know there are people who don’t like raisins. I happen to think that’s crazy. But that just means more raisins for those of us who do. This bread is for raisin lovers and for those of us who can appreciate the sweet, wrinkly, dried fruit. I said I wasn’t going to make bread from scratch in Aruba because I don’t have a stand mixer here, it’s humid here and damp air and bread dough aren’t friends, and because well, bread takes time and effort. But I was going through a hardcore case of yeast withdrawals after making four bread recipes in November and just had to make bread. I missed the yeasty smell of bread dough, the feeling of warm soft dough in my hands, and the satisfaction that comes from turning out a homemade loaf. Most of all, I missed the taste of homemade bread so I got to work.
How To Make Cinnamon Raisin Bread
How Does Homemade Cinnamon Raisin Bread Taste
The bread is hearty and chewy, with a thicker outer crust that peels away to reveal a softer and very moist interior. The raisins and their moisture serve to tenderize the soft and dense crumb. The bread is excellent toasted and I like it with plenty of butter and a sprinkle of cinnamon-sugar. There’s raisins, and plenty of them, in every bite. There’s nothing worse than raisin bread with like five raisins in the whole slice, which isn’t a problem here. Calling all raisin lovers, this bread is for you.
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