CINNAMON-RAISIN LOAVES

Cinnamon-Raisin Loaves image

You'll love the old-fashioned goodness of these tender, from-scratch loaves. With swirls of cinnamon and raisins, they're pretty and sure to please the whole family.-Merle Dyck, Elkford, British Columbia

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 1h10m

Yield 2 loaves (20 slices each).

Number Of Ingredients 13

Ingredients

1 tablespoon active dry yeast
1 tablespoon plus 1/4 cup sugar
1-1/2 cups warm water (110° to 115°)
1 cup warm whole milk (110° to 115°)
2 large eggs
1/2 cup butter, melted
1 teaspoon salt
7 to 8 cups all-purpose flour
FILLING:
1/2 cup butter, softened
4 tablespoons brown sugar
4 tablespoons raisins
3 teaspoons ground cinnamon

Steps:

In a large bowl, dissolve yeast and 1 tablespoon sugar in warm water. Add the milk, eggs, melted butter, salt and 5 cups flour. Beat until smooth. Stir in enough remaining flour to form a firm dough., Turn onto a floured surface; knead until smooth and elastic, about 6-8 minutes. Place in a greased bowl, turning once to grease the top. Cover and let rise in a warm place until doubled, about 1 hour., Punch dough down; divide in half. Roll one portion into a 15x13-in. rectangle. Spread 1/4 cup butter to within 1/2 in. of edges; sprinkle with 2 tablespoons brown sugar, 2 tablespoons raisins and 1-1/2 teaspoon cinnamon., Roll up jelly-roll style, starting with a long side; pinch seams to seal and tuck ends under. Place seam side down on a greased 17x11-in. baking pan. Cover and let rise until doubled, about 40 minutes. Repeat with remaining dough and filling., Bake at 350° for 30-35 minutes or until golden brown. Cool on wire racks.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 142 calories, Fat 5g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 23mg cholesterol, Sodium 98mg sodium, Carbohydrate 21g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 3g protein.