THE BEST CINNAMON RAISIN BREAD with a Twist (literally)

bread flour

🥗Healthier: whole wheat flour

💰Cheaper: all-purpose flour

Whole wheat flour adds fiber and nutrients.

butter

🥗Healthier: coconut oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Coconut oil is dairy-free and adds a unique flavor.

granulated sugar

🥗Healthier: honey

💰Cheaper: brown sugar

Honey provides natural sweetness with added flavor.

milk

🥗Healthier: almond milk

💰Cheaper: water

Almond milk is a dairy alternative with fewer calories.

Measure warm water, buttermilk, yeast, sugar, flour, salt, and melted butter into a medium mixing bowl; stir to combine.

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; cover and let sit at room temp for another 30 minutes.

Conduct another set of stretch & folds and slap & folds; cover and allow to ferment at room temp for 90 minutes.

Turn out dough onto a lightly floured work surface; 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.

Butter all sides of an 8.5x4.5 loaf pan; place dough into the well buttered pan and cover with a towel; let rise at room temp for 1 hour.

Brush top with egg wash; bake in a preheated 400°F oven for 30 minutes.

Tent with foil, lower oven temp to 350°F, and finish baking for 15-20 minutes.

Once cooled, cut into slices, toast, add a little butter and enjoy.

Cooking Techniques

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