15-Minute Cinnamon Raisin Bread Machine Loaf
Tender, lightly sweet bread studded with raisins and warm cinnamon spice, made entirely in a bread machine on the white cycle. This recipe uses a combination of honey and maple syrup for depth, oatmeal for texture, and lets the machine handle all kneading and rising. Perfect for breakfast toast, lunchbox sandwiches, or afternoon snacking. The dough becomes quite sticky during rise, which yields a moist, tender crumb rather than a dense loaf.
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon oil
- 1 ¼ cups warm water
- 1 tablespoon warm water
- ¼ cup honey
- ¼ cup maple-flavor syrup, sugarfree optionmaple syrup1:1tags:authentic
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- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 ½ teaspoons cinnamon, ground
- 1 cup oatmeal, old-fashioned or quickcornmeal0.75:1tags:texture-change
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- 3 ⅛ cups bread flour
- ⅝ cup raisins
- 2 ¼ teaspoons active dry yeast
Instructions
- 1
Add oil, warm water, honey, maple syrup, salt, cinnamon, oatmeal, and bread flour to bread machine pan in order given.
- 2
Circle the inside of the pan with raisins around the flour mixture.
- 3
Make a well in the flour and add yeast.
- 4
Select white cycle and start machine.
- 5
Allow machine to complete full cycle including kneading, rise, and baking.
Tips
Do not panic if dough appears very sticky during rising phase. This sticky consistency produces a moist, tender crumb and is normal for this recipe.
Use warm water between 110-115F for optimal yeast activation. Water that is too hot kills yeast; too cold slows activation.
If your bread machine has a raisin dispensing feature, use it. Otherwise, distribute raisins around the pan perimeter to prevent clumping.
Good to Know
Keep in airtight container at room temperature up to 3 days, or wrap tightly and freeze up to 1 month. Slice before freezing for easy toasting.
Prepare dry ingredients and store in airtight container up to 1 week. Add wet ingredients and yeast just before baking.
Slice and toast warm with butter and jam for breakfast. Serve at room temperature for sandwiches or snacking.
Common Mistakes
Do not omit the second measure of warm water; it prevents dough from being too stiff.
Do not skip the well-in-flour step for yeast; it prevents premature activation.
Do not open machine mid-cycle to check progress, as this disrupts temperature and rising.
Substitutions
FAQ
Can I use instant yeast instead of active dry?
Yes. Reduce to 1.5 teaspoons instant yeast. Instant yeast is more concentrated, so less is needed for the same rise.
What if my bread machine has a raisin dispenser?
Load raisins into the dispenser instead of circling the pan. The machine will add them during kneading for even distribution.
How long can I keep this bread and does it freeze well?
Store at room temperature in an airtight container for 3 days. Wrap tightly and freeze up to 1 month. Thaw at room temperature or toast directly from frozen.