Get ready to transform your kitchen into a bakery with the most addictive bread you'll ever taste! This Easy Cinnamon Raisin Pull Apart Bread is not just a recipe – it's a magical culinary experience that will have your family and friends begging for more. Imagine warm, soft layers of sweet, cinnamon-kissed bread studded with plump raisins, just waiting to be torn apart and devoured. Whether you're a baking novice or a seasoned pro, this foolproof recipe promises to deliver restaurant-quality deliciousness right from your own oven.
Prep Time: 20 mins
Cook Time: 30 mins
Total Time: 50 mins
Cuisine: American
Serves: 1 loaf
Ingredients
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- 1/2 cup milk
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1 large egg
- 1 cup raisins
- 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C). Grease a 9x5 inch loaf pan with butter or non-stick cooking spray to prevent sticking.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the all-purpose flour, granulated sugar, salt, and baking powder. Whisk the dry ingredients together until well blended and no lumps remain.
- In a separate medium bowl, mix the milk, melted butter, and egg. Whisk these wet ingredients until thoroughly combined and smooth.
- Pour the wet ingredient mixture into the dry ingredients. Stir gently with a wooden spoon or spatula until just combined. Be careful not to overmix, as this can make the bread tough.
- Fold the raisins into the batter, distributing them evenly throughout the dough.
- In a small bowl, mix the ground cinnamon with an additional 2 tablespoons of granulated sugar to create a cinnamon-sugar coating.
- Scoop small portions of the batter and drop them into the prepared loaf pan, sprinkling each layer with the cinnamon-sugar mixture.
- Continue layering the batter and cinnamon-sugar until all the batter is used, creating a rustic, uneven surface that will pull apart easily.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 30-35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean and the top is golden brown.
- Remove from the oven and let the bread cool in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Once cooled, gently pull apart the bread and serve. Best enjoyed warm with a pat of butter or as a sweet breakfast or brunch treat.
Tips
- Room temperature ingredients are key! Make sure your milk, egg, and butter are at room temperature for the smoothest batter.
- Don't overmix the dough – stop stirring as soon as the ingredients are just combined to keep the bread tender.
- For extra richness, use whole milk instead of low-fat milk.
- If you want a more intense cinnamon flavor, add a pinch of ground nutmeg to your cinnamon-sugar mixture.
- Let the bread cool slightly before pulling apart to help it set and make separation easier.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container and warm slightly before serving to restore that fresh-from-the-oven softness.
- For a gourmet touch, try adding a simple glaze made of powdered sugar and milk drizzled over the top after cooling.
Nutrition Facts
Calories: 250kcal
Carbohydrates: 42g
Protein: 4g
Fat: 8g
Saturated Fat: 5g
Cholesterol: 40mg
