Cinnamon Raisin Swirl Bread

This is a childhood favorite of mine. Although this recipe is not incredibly sweet, like I remember as a child, it is still a favorite.

Makes 1 loaf

Bread Ingredients

• 2 c whole wheat flour
• 1 3/4 c bread flour
• 2 1/4 t active dry yeast
• 2 t sea salt
• 1 egg
• 2 T butter
• 1/4 c honey
• 1 1/4 c buttermilk
• 1 c raisins

Cinnamon Swirl Ingredients

• 2 T butter
• 2 T honey
• 4 t cinnamon
• level 1/4 t cloves

Directions

Add bread ingredients, less raisins, together in bread machine making sure yeast stays dry until blended. Allow bread machine heat ingredients, and knead for 7 minutes. Add raisins, and let machine knead for an additional 3 minutes. Turn bread machine off and let rise for 1 to 1 1/2 hours.

Prep loaf pan. Combine cinnamon swirl ingredients in a small bowl. Remove bread from bread machine, place on floured surface, and roll out to 9 x 18 rectangle. Spread cinnamon swirl ingredients over bread. Roll up loaf starting from narrow end, place in prepared loaf pan, and let rise an additional 1 to 1 1/2 hours.

Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Bake for 45 minutes or until done.