Cinnamon Raisin Bread (2 Loaves)

Dine & Dish's Note:

This was in the November/December 2008 issue of Simple & Delicious magazine, submitted by Flo Burnett. This recipe makes 2 delicious loaves of flavorful bread! So easy and I love that I can make a loaf for my family and share the other!

• Total Time: 1 hrs 15 mins
• Prep Time: 15 mins
• Cook Time: 1 hrs

Ingredients:

Yield: 2 Loaves

• 4 cups all-purpose flour
• 2 teaspoons baking soda
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 2 cups sugar, divided
• 1/2 cup vegetable oil
• 2 eggs
• 2 cups buttermilk
• 1/2 cup raisins
• 3 teaspoons ground cinnamon

Directions:

1. In a large bowl, combine the flour, soda and salt. I a mixing bowl, beat 1-1/2 cups sugar and oil. Beat in eggs and buttermilk until combined. Stir into dry ingredients just until moistened. Fold in raisins. Combine cinnamon and remaining sugar; set aside.
2. Spoon half of the better into two greased 8-in x 4-in x 2-in loaf pans. Sprinkle with half of the reserved cinnamon-sugar mixture; repeat layers. Cut through batter with a knife to swirl. Bake at 350 degrees for 55-60 minutes or until a toothpick inserted near the center comes out clean. Cool in pans for 10 minutes before removing from pans to wire racks.

Reviews

[Katzen]

Super simple, delicious, and stunning! I made it exactly as stated, just halved the recipe to make one loaf, instead of two. I did mix up a simple white drizzle (1/4 cup icing sugar, 1 1/2 tbsp milk), which made it that much more gorgeous! Thanks for sharing this wonderful recipe! Made for My 3 Chefs.

[Hazeleyes]

Absolutely delicious! I used about 1 cup golden raisins. For the cinnamon filling, I used 1/4 cup white sugar and 1/4 cup brown sugar and about 1 tablespoon of flour mixed in. I will be drizzling a little brown sugar glaze on the tops. Thanks for a great recipe!