10-Minute Prep: 5 Cinnamon Raisin Bread in Your Bread Machine

Hey, bread fans! Picture your kitchen smelling like warm cinnamon and raisins. Takes just 10 minutes and a bread machine button. No fuss. No cleanup. Pure, fresh-baked joy. I’ve got five killer twists on cinnamon raisin bread—nuts, citrus, cream cheese, extra spices, and rum-soaked raisins. These aren’t your basic loaves. They’re bold, simple, and pro-level good. Once, I tossed in some pecans on a whim—total game-changer. Ready to make your mornings smell like a bakery? Let’s fire up that machine and get baking!

Recipe 1: Nutty Cinnamon Raisin Bread

I love a little crunch in my bread, don’t you? This version tosses in chopped walnuts or pecans for texture and a nutty vibe. It’s not just about the bite—these nuts add a cozy, earthy flavor that plays so well with sweet raisins and warm cinnamon. Bonus: they sneak in some healthy fats too!

Ingredients:

• 1 cup water
• 2 tablespoons butter, softened
• 3 cups bread flour
• 3 tablespoons sugar
• 1 1/2 teaspoons salt
• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 2 1/2 teaspoons bread machine yeast
• 3/4 cup raisins
• 1/2 cup chopped walnuts or pecans

Instructions:

1. Pour the water and butter into your bread machine pan.
2. Add the bread flour, sugar, salt, and cinnamon.
3. Dig a small well in the center and drop in the yeast.
4. Pick the Basic or Sweet Bread setting.
5. When the machine beeps for add-ins (usually near the end of kneading), toss in the raisins and nuts.
6. Let it run its course.
7. Pull the bread out and cool it on a wire rack.

Recipe 2: Citrus-Infused Cinnamon Raisin Bread

Sometimes I crave a little brightness in my bread. That’s where this citrus twist comes in! Orange or lemon zest adds a fresh, zingy kick that lifts the raisins and cinnamon to a whole new level. I first tried this on a rainy day, and it was like sunshine in my kitchen.

Ingredients:

• 1 cup water
• 2 tablespoons butter, softened
• 3 cups bread flour
• 3 tablespoons sugar
• 1 1/2 teaspoons salt
• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• Zest of one orange or lemon
• 2 1/2 teaspoons bread machine yeast
• 3/4 cup raisins

Instructions:

1. Add the water and butter to the bread machine pan.
2. Dump in the bread flour, sugar, salt, cinnamon, and zest.
3. Make a little well in the middle and add the yeast.
4. Hit the Basic or Sweet Bread setting.
5. When it beeps for add-ins, throw in the raisins.
6. Let the machine do its thing.
7. Take the bread out and let it cool.

Recipe 3: Cinnamon Raisin Bread with Cream Cheese Pockets

Okay, this one’s a treat. I had some cream cheese leftover once, and tossing it into this bread was a total game-changer. Little cubes melt into creamy pockets—think built-in frosting! It’s indulgent but so worth it.

Ingredients:

• 1 cup water
• 2 tablespoons butter, softened
• 3 cups bread flour
• 3 tablespoons sugar
• 1 1/2 teaspoons salt
• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 2 1/2 teaspoons bread machine yeast
• 3/4 cup raisins
• 1/2 cup cream cheese, cut into 1/4-inch cubes

Instructions:

1. Add the water and butter to the bread machine pan.
2. Pile in the bread flour, sugar, salt, and cinnamon.
3. Make a well in the center and add the yeast.
4. Select the Basic or Sweet Bread setting.
5. When it beeps for add-ins, toss in the raisins and cream cheese cubes.
6. Let it finish the cycle.
7. Remove the bread and cool it on a rack.

Recipe 4: Spiced Cinnamon Raisin Bread

Love cozy vibes? This one’s for you. I added nutmeg and cloves to amp up the warmth—it’s like holiday baking any day of the year. One whiff, and you’ll feel like you’re in a fancy bakery.

Ingredients:

• 1 cup water
• 2 tablespoons butter, softened
• 3 cups bread flour
• 3 tablespoons sugar
• 1 1/2 teaspoons salt
• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
• 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
• 2 1/2 teaspoons bread machine yeast
• 3/4 cup raisins

Instructions:

1. Pour the water and butter into the bread machine pan.
2. Add the bread flour, sugar, salt, cinnamon, nutmeg, and cloves.
3. Make a well in the center and add the yeast.
4. Choose the Basic or Sweet Bread setting.
5. When it beeps, add the raisins.
6. Let the machine work its magic.
7. Take the bread out and cool it down.

Recipe 5: Rum-Soaked Raisin Cinnamon Bread

This one’s my fancy pants pick. Soaking raisins in rum (or apple juice if you’re skipping the booze) makes them plump and bursting with flavor. I got hooked on this after a Caribbean trip—it’s a little vacation in every bite.

Ingredients:

• 3/4 cup raisins
• 1/4 cup rum (or apple juice)
• 1 cup water
• 2 tablespoons butter, softened
• 3 cups bread flour
• 3 tablespoons sugar
• 1 1/2 teaspoons salt
• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 2 1/2 teaspoons bread machine yeast

Instructions:

1. Mix the raisins and rum (or apple juice) in a bowl. Zap it in the microwave for 30 seconds, then let it sit for 5 minutes.
2. Add the water and butter to the bread machine pan.
3. Toss in the bread flour, sugar, salt, and cinnamon.
4. Make a well in the center and add the yeast.
5. Pick the Basic or Sweet Bread setting.
6. When it beeps for add-ins, dump in the soaked raisins and any leftover liquid.
7. Let it finish up.
8. Pull the bread out and cool it on a rack.

FAQ

Can I use active dry yeast instead of bread machine yeast?

Yep! It’s just instant yeast’s cousin. Activate it in warm water first if your machine suggests it.

My bread machine doesn’t have a Sweet Bread setting—what now?

No sweat! The Basic setting works just fine.

Can I pile in more raisins or nuts?

Go for it! Just don’t overdo it, or the bread might not rise right.

How do I keep this bread fresh?

Wrap it up tight or pop it in an airtight container. It’s good for 2-3 days, or freeze it for later.

Gluten-free possible?

These use regular flour, but you can try a gluten-free bread mix. Adjust liquids as needed—texture might shift a bit.

Conclusion

There you go—five killer cinnamon raisin breads, all ready in your bread machine with just 10 minutes of prep. From nutty vibes to creamy pockets and a boozy twist, there’s something here for everyone. I’ve had a blast baking these, and I bet you will too. Drop me a line with pics of your loaves—I’d love to see ‘em! Happy baking, friends!