Gluten-Free Cinnamon Raisin Bread

The taste of cinnamon, sugar, and pops of raisins in this gluten-free cinnamon raisin bread is unforgettable. This loaf of bread will disappear in a flash.

📝 Ingredients

• 2 1/2 tsp active dry yeast
• 1 cup warm milk
• 4 tbsp brown sugar
• 2 eggs size large
• 1/4 cup plain yogurt
• 2 3/4 cups of all-purpose gluten-free flour
• 1 tsp ground cinnamon
• 1/4 cup canola oil
• 1/4 tsp salt
• 1/2 cup raisins, soak in warm water for 30 minutes, fully drained, tap with kitchen towel if needed
• 1 stick butter, softened
• 1 tbsp ground cinnamon
• 3 tbsp brown sugar
• 1 tbsp butter, melted (for brushing the dough before it’s ready to bake)

👨‍🍳 Instructions

1. 1In a mixing bowl, mix yeast, warm milk,...: In a mixing bowl, mix yeast, warm milk, and brown sugar. Mix until the sugar is well dissolved, and cover with a warm kitchen towel for 10-15 minutes or until the yeast blooms (it’s bubbly on the top).
2. 2In a bowl of a stand mixer, using...: In a bowl of a stand mixer, using a whisk attachment, mix eggs, yogurt, and yeastmixture until incorporated.
3. 3Change the whisk attachment to the hook attachment...: Change the whisk attachment to the hook attachment and add gluten-free flour and ground cinnamon. Mix well using medium speed for 5-10 minutes.
4. 4Add canola oil and salt and mix for...: Add canola oil and salt and mix for another 10 minutes.
5. 5Last, add the raisins and mix again just...: Last, add the raisins and mix again just until incorporated.
6. 6Take the bowl off the stand mixer, and...: Take the bowl off the stand mixer, and place the dough on the floured flatsurface. Knead or fold for another 5 minutes or until the dough becomes smooth and form it into a ball. You can use a scraper to fold the dough.
7. 7Put the dough ball in the oiled large...: Put the dough ball in the oiled large bowl, cover it with a clean kitchen towel, and let it rest for 45-60 minutes in a warm place or until it becomes doubled in size.
8. 8While waiting for the dough, mix the butter,...: While waiting for the dough, mix the butter, cinnamon, and brown sugar in a bowl. Mix well and keep them in the refrigerator until the dough is ready.
9. 9Grease the loaf pan with butter generously. I’m...: Grease the loaf pan with butter generously. I’m using an 8 x 4.5 x 4-inch loaf pan.
10. 10After 45-60 minutes of waiting, put the dough...: After 45-60 minutes of waiting, put the dough on the generously floured flat surface and punch out the air in it. Form it into a ball and divide it into 5 parts. Take 1 part (keep the others covered with a kitchen towel) and start to roll it into 7½ inch-width (depending on the loaf pan you use) and ½-inch-thick rectangles.
11. 11Spread ? of the cinnamon butter mixture on...: Spread ? of the cinnamon butter mixture on top of the rolled dough and start to roll the dough to form a log with a length of 7.5 inches. Do it with the rest of the dough.
12. 12Now you have 5 logs of dough. Put...: Now you have 5 logs of dough. Put 2 of the logs on the bottom of the pan, side by side, and put the others on top of them.
13. 13Cover the pan using a towel and let...: Cover the pan using a towel and let it rest for another 45-60 minutes or double in size.
14. 14When the dough is ready, brush the dough...: When the dough is ready, brush the dough with melted butter.
15. 15Heat your oven to 350F for 10-15 minutes,...: Heat your oven to 350F for 10-15 minutes, then bake your bread for 35-40 minutes. If the top of the bread is getting brown faster in the middle of baking time, you may put aluminum foil to cover it.
16. 16Now you can enjoy your swirl bread!