BBA Cinnamon Raisin Bread | The Fresh Loaf

I found myself with a free morning and wanted to bake bread. Since I didn't plan in advance, sourdough was out. Loving anything with cinnamon, I decided to try the cinnamon raisin bread from BBA (my kids are allergic to nuts, so I left out the walnuts). I used golden raisins and followed the formula exactly, with one minor tweak - I borrowed a technique from Cook's Illustrated (or was it Cook's Country?) and sprayed the dough with water before sprinkling on the cinnamon sugar, then sprayed the filling again before rolling. I don't know whether it made a difference, but the swirl came out nicely with no separation or gaps.

This almost shouldn't be called bread. It's more like dessert! I'll definitely be making this one again.

I tried that recipe last week also LOOOOOOOOOOOOve it! Your loaves look great!

Margie

Thanks Margie. I usually bake sourdough/levain style breads. This one is so easy and yields such wonderful results, I think it may become part of my active rotation. My family is already asking when I am planning to bake this again.

I usually do sourdough too, but work this in once and a while. My coleege age daughter and friends think this is the greatest.

What is BBA?

I believe that is shorthand for "Bread Baker's Apprentice", a cookbook that is highly thought of by many.

Sorry for the mystery - yes, it's Bread Bakers Apprentice. An excellent bread book, especially for people new to bread baking. Sjadad

I should have known that- must have had a senior moment!