THE BEST CINNAMON RAISIN BREAD with a Twist (literally)

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Cinnamon Raisin Bread is a classic breakfast item that I think anyone can agree is delicious. But we're sophisticated humans who want to make our food taste better than the bagged stuff you get at the grocery store. For this one, I'm showing you the best way I know how to make cinnamon raisin bread and how you can really up the ante on this breakfast (or brunch or dessert or anytime) fav.
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FOR THIS RECIPE, YOU'LL NEED:
▪220g or just under 1c warm water
▪90g or 3/8c room temp buttermilk
▪5g or 2tsp instant yeast
▪65g or 1/3c sugar
▪525g or 4 1/4c ap flour (11.7% protein)
▪14g or 2.5tsp salt
▪130g or 9tbsp melted butter
▪Eggwash (1 egg + couple teas water)
▪cinnamon sugar blend (10g / 4tsp ground cinnamon, 100g / 1/2c brown sugar, 2g / 1/3tsp salt)
▪150g or 1c raisins
Into a medium mixing bowl, measure water, buttermilk, yeast, sugar, flour, salt, and melted butter. Stir to combine with a spoon. Once combined well, use a very wet hand to squeeze and mix until fully combined. Cover and let sit for 30 minutes.
Conduct 4-5 strength building folds followed by 10-12 slap and folds as shown @1:45. Cover again and let sit at room temp for another 30 minutes. Conduct another set of stretch & folds + slap & folds. Cover and allow to ferment at room temp for 90 minutes.
Turn out dough onto a lightly floured work surface and flour top of dough and rolling pin. Roll out into approximately 24"x12-16" sheet that's about 1/2" thick. Brush top of dough with egg wash. Sprinkle with cinnamon sugar mixture followed by raisins in an even layer. Roll tightly (starting at a short edge) then cut in half lengthwise. Twist one half over the other, keeping the cut sides facing up (see @6:26).
In the meantime, butter all sides of an 8.5x4.5 (or 1 pound) loaf pan. Place into well buttered bread pan. cover with a towel and let rise at room temp for 1 hour. Brush top with egg wash. Bake in a preheated 400F/204C oven for 30min. Tent with foil, lower oven temp to 350F/176C, and finish baking for 15-20min. Once cooled, cut into slices, toast, add a little butter and enjoy.
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[@lolam.9291]

To keep the signature babka braid from falling apart, add softened butter in the cinnamon-sugar mixture and spread it on the flattened dough. The butter will act as a glue so that when you cut the rolled up dough, the structure will not fall apart.

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You’re an angel

[@navy_flyer2331]

A technique to making the dough more manageable is to put in the freezer for like 20 minutes before splitting. Keeps it firmer, more together and easier to "babka".

[@pingpong6861]

I made this yesterday. Here are my suggestions. If you want to avoid the burned top, limit baking at 400 deg for only 20min instead of 30min. And bake at 350min for extra 15min on top of what calls for in the video. I started tenting right before the extra 15 min. Also reduce the amount of salt to 10g instead of 14g, and half the amount of sugar sprinkle (50g instead of 100g). You can adjust the amount of cinnamon to taste. Of you reduce the sugar and not the salt, the the taste won't be balanced.

[@Tofino888]

Totally agree with @pingpong6861. Half the salt and sugar, less time at 400. There’s no reason to burn the bread like he does in the video.

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Thanks for the kind words! And thanks for taking the time to comment, cheers!

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[@TheEllaTB]

The way to keep the bread from falling apart is to mix the cinnamon and brown sugar mixture With the egg wash. Then you spread it on like a paste and it helps the dough stick together in its different layers

[@ltkell2028]

Just made this and OMG IT'S AMAZING!! THANK YOU! This is the only recipe that I will use. The only thing I did differently is, I chopped the raisins which prevented them from falling out when slicing & twisting it & I added some of my sourdough base which gave it a really nice flavor! I didn't omit or reduce the yeast that was called for. Slicing it as you would a babka really made the swirls of cinnamon & raisins distribute so much better than just rolling it up as you normally would. My family thanks you too!!

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[@IAmCerebralAssassin]

This was easily the best cinnamon raisin bread I have ever had. I let it cool on the counter for 1.5 hours before taking that first slice and I was not prepared to be as floored as I was. Thank you so much for sharing such a rich and fluffy treat. The Maillard reaction on the exterior of the bread was the perfect touch to make this from just cinnamon raisin bread to THE cinnamon raisin bread. It's currently 3 a.m. and I'm doing my best to not sneak another slice before breakfast. Oh, I did one thing differently. I'm very familiar with making babka and usually pour sugar syrup on top of the loaves immediately after they're done baking. I applied the same additional step to this bread and it was absolutely perfect!! Anyway, thank you for the great content and recipe! You have a new subscriber.

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This looks amazing! Just what I’ve been looking for!

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Amazing recipe, family loved it! Thanks chef Bri!!

[@noearaiza4473]

I made this thing!! Thanks for making the video. My wife really enjoyed it too! She usually buys the same cinnamon bread from the store but said this recipe tasted way better.

[@BrianLagerstrom]

Thanks for trying Noe!

[@lynnegwynne2194]

I have just made 2 loafs and counting down the time so I can enjoy it I have made bread from following you and they are just great I cook for 25 people once a mth for the community for people who are doing it tough and when I bring out your bread there face light up they just love it wait till I give them this one Thankyou so much through you I can give to other people

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Amazing as always! Thank you for this recipe.

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Excellent recipe! Thank you for the great narrative!

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This looks great! Thanks for sharing.

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I made this tonight and it was fabulous! Thanks!

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I made this over the weekend and it's AMAZING!!!! Thank You!!!

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I am so glad to chance upon your channel!! I actually listened to every word you said! I am going to try your recipe tomorrow!

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Just made this today and it is delicious! Thanks 😊

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[@dreygurl91]

I LOVE this bread. Thank you for sharing all your knowledge here. Your videos are so helpful

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I made this today & it is incredible!! You're a great teacher. Thank you 😊

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Can't wait to try this, appreciate the written instructions and video references in addition to the list of ingredients.

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This is definitely on my radar!

[@conconlomp3308]

Made this earlier this week, This bread was awesome. Fantastic recipe! Thank You!!

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I followed step by step and this bread came out amazing!

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Thank you for this great recipe!

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Wow,so good will try, thanks

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I will try your recipe! Thank you for sharing

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Once again Bri, you nail it!!! This is going to be my hubby's favorite! Trying it today! Thanks for being so watchable and having such amazing recipes and videos!!! You taught me almost everything I know about bread making!

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Stunning! Can’t wait to try this.

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Great recipe and technique. I have made this bread several times and it is a favorite! Thanks so much.

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Oh I’m so trying this!! Thank u!! Yum!!!

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This recipe is the best. It's easy to make it and it's flavor full. Love it. Thanks

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I made this yesterday. It was so good. I'm making 2 more today to share with a nearby family. Thank you!

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Really loving the channel! I love to cook but haven't done a lot of baking. I'm starting with this!

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Can't wait to make this. Looks great 👍.

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This recipe turned out fantastic. It will make the perfect french toast. Another great recipe, thanks.

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Definitely going to try this

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Tried the recipe today. The dough was so easy to work with and flavorful. This was the easiest, most delicious bread recipe I've followed yet! Thank you!

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Going to try this tomorrow! Love your video and technique with the Babka. Last time I made cinnamon bread I couldn't put in the regular toaster because it wanted to fall apart so it went in the toaster oven

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I am so excited to try this recipe!

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This is such a great way to make cinnamon bread. Friends and family rave about my cinnamon bread now. Thank you so much for posting this video.

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I bet that would be fantastic french toast! Something else to try, for sure! Thank you for a lovely recipe.

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A soon to be holiday favorite for the family!

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I think this is one I need to try!!!

[@jimbailey7826]

I just made this bread, and not being a seasoned bread maker -- I can say that simply following the instructions given yielded a terrific taste! Thanks Brian very much for sharing and your presentation style is awesome!

[@curtist358]

I've tried so many recipes for cinn-rais bread and this is the ONLY ONE to have. Thank you!

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Joy. Pure.

[@foxynai]

I am new to your channel and I love your videos. Funny, entertaining, and well explained recipes. I have been putting off trying breads for awhile, but when I saw the Cinnamon Raisin Babka Style, I had to make it. It was a great success!

[@jimjajkowski7198]

OMG I just made this bread. It is fantastic. Another winner!!!!!!!!

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After wearing out my wife's kitchen aid pro mixer, I've found that making bread with a mixing bowl and sturdy spoon makes some of the best bread in my opinion. I'll replace it for her, but I'm not going back.... ever.

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Made this yesterday and it's SO good. Definitely donut/croissant vibes. With the holidays coming, I'd love to see your version of a panettone! I can't find a recipe anywhere (especially on youtube) that's in your style of maxing approachability with results, and good panettone is truly something special.

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That’s one good looking loaf you got there. Thank you for sharing

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Absolutely, delicious cinnamon raisin babka. Great recipe. Thanks.

[@diannalocke997]

I made the cinnamon raisin bread today and it was DELICIOUS!!! The family ate it up so fast I have to make it again so I can freeze it for breakfasts. Excellent recipe!

[@BrianLagerstrom]

Awesome! I froze the rest of mine too and shared with Family. Cheers

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Thanks for another awesome video. This looks amazing and I might have time to make it this weekend!

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I encourage you to get after it! Thanks for watching

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Brian, new to the channel and loving it. Is there anything you could substitute for the raisins?

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Biran, I just love your humor (and obvi your culinary skills) being a fellow 30-something-year-old. I just feel like you get me. Also, I follow several other cooks on youtube and your technique for yeasted breads has yielded me far better results than others!! Thanks and keep em coming!

[@darlenebattle2713]

Bread looked delectable... So funny watching you dance in the kitchen!! God bless.

[@jclaytonphotography7352]

Made this last night. . Added twice as much buttermilk by mistake. Still came out nice. Just a bit more dense than normal. Will make again tonight with correct measurements. Really nice bread for a winter day. Makes for a great gift as it looks great. So delicate and colorful.

[@angelasur137]

THANK YOU for the weight measurements and the Kitchenaid time instructions. Literally the most helpful baking recipe features ever.

[@The-Wock]

At which interval did you do your stretch and fold at the first half and hour or second?

[@l-j-p7431]

Great method. Thank you

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The best raisin bread recipe I haver ever seen! I can't wait to .get in the kitchen!!!!

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Thanks for being here. Glad you found the channel

[@charlemagneceo5986]

Looks delicious, well done.

[@belladonnaeberhardt8202]

Babka-ing was a brilliant idea. Perfect distribution of 'stuff'. Gonna try this technique with my apple cinnamon bread too. Thank you!

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Awesome 👏🏽 video… I am so making this!!! Thank You for sharing 😊

[@BrianLagerstrom]

Thanks for watching

[@tracymorrison1584]

going to try this recipe; raisin bread with a twist looks so pretty.

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“Mom where’s the cinnamon sugar? Where’s my skateboard? Nickelodeon.” That hit home too hard😂

[@americanrebel413]

WOW! That bread sure looks yum! Thanks man!

[@gabnlee]

Made this today. It is excellent! Hubby says even better than the baked goods we get from the farmers market. I baked mine in a silicone loaf pan which ended up taking an additional 20 minutes to bake.

[@vichy7661]

Thanks Bri for your excellence in "Bake-torial". Stopped baking Raisin bread years ago when all the Raisins sank to the bottom of the loaf, though it baked somewhat OK. You brought this to reason, don't soak the raisins and then add to the dough...or else, soggy, sunk, raisins.

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What a great personality and very informative narration over video demonstration! Fresh approach and a wonderful bread to attempt .

[@BrianLagerstrom]

Thanks very much

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This is a good recipe and it works!

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Great video! I have mostly made sourdough.. but this is tempting me to do a commercial yeast bread!

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Thanks for watching Sarah and thanks for being an early supporter!

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"The best tool for making bread since elbow grease" that was good

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Looks delicious!

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i love your content Brian! Im definitely going to try this one, i love the idea of splitting it to make it look better, taste better, and be more structural, great stuff!

[@BrianLagerstrom]

Thanks so much!

[@maryfelton1333]

This was my first try at raisin bread. I am waiting for my second loaf to finish in the oven because the first loaf I made for my sister and my husband was unfortunately left out to cool during a family dinner. Needless to say less than half was left after dinner so I got up early the next morning to make another loaf. I am so glad that this was the first recipe I came across. Ten Thumbs up

[@LauraCourtneyette]

I can’t count how many times i’ve used this recipe! it’s my go-to for any and all cinnamon raisin breads.

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Gorgeous bread! You’re hella entertaining to watch.