Spiced Easter Bread with Cinnamon Raisins
A sweet, aromatic bread infused with cinnamon and raisins, perfect for Easter mornings. This french-inspired quick meals ready in about 85 minutes pairs bread flour, warm water, packet yeast for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 180 calories and feeds 10, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.
Ingredients
- 3 cups bread flour
- 1 1/2 cups warm water
- 1 packet yeast
- 2 tbsp honey
- 1/2 cup milk
- 1 eggs
- 1 tsp salt
- 2 tbsp cinnamon
- 1/2 cup raisins
- 4 tbsp, melted butter
Instructions
- Step 1: In a bowl, dissolve yeast in warm water. Let rest for 5 minutes until frothy. Stir in honey, milk, eggs, salt, and 2 cups flour. Knead dough until smooth, then let rise for 1 hour.
- Step 2: In a separate bowl, mix remaining flour, cinnamon, and raisins. Fold into dough. Shape into a loaf and coat with melted butter.
- Step 3: Let rise for 30 minutes, then bake at 375°F (190°C) for 30-35 minutes until golden. Brush with honey glaze before serving.
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Frequently asked questions
How long does Spiced Easter Bread with Cinnamon Raisins take to make?
Total time is about 85 minutes (40 min prep + 45 min cook). Most home cooks find this fits comfortably into a weeknight; double the batch on Sunday for two dinners.
How do I store leftover Spiced Easter Bread with Cinnamon Raisins?
Cool to room temperature within 2 hours, then store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days. Reheat covered in a 350°F oven for 10-12 minutes, or microwave at 70% power in 60-second bursts to keep bread flour from drying out.
Can I substitute ingredients in Spiced Easter Bread with Cinnamon Raisins?
Yes — most ingredients in this recipe have flexible swaps. For oil, use any neutral high-smoke-point oil (avocado, grapeseed, refined coconut). For aromatics, dried herbs at ⅓ the volume of fresh work in a pinch. The full ingredient list is shoppable on Instacart so you can see substitutes in real time.
How do I scale Spiced Easter Bread with Cinnamon Raisins for a different number of people?
The recipe is written for 10 servings. Multiply each ingredient by (your serving target / 10). Cook time stays roughly the same up to 2x; for 3-4x batches, switch from a skillet to a sheet pan or stockpot so the food isn't crowded — overcrowding steams instead of browns.
What goes well with Spiced Easter Bread with Cinnamon Raisins?
French quick meals like this pair well with a simple grain (rice, couscous, or crusty bread), a quick salad with acid (lemon vinaigrette, pickled onions), and a pan sauce or yogurt-based dip. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" to get specific side suggestions.
What others are saying
- ★★★☆☆
Not bad. Would need significant modifications to make it a regular.
- ★★☆☆☆
Didn't come together the way I expected. Flavors were flat.
- ★★☆☆☆
Didn't come together the way I expected. Flavors were flat.
