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Air Fryer Cinnamon Raisin Bread

Air Fryer Cinnamon Raisin Bread

5 from 8 votes
Prep Time: 25 minutes
Cook Time: 12 minutes
Rise Time: 2 hours
Total Time: 2 hours 37 minutes
Servings: 8 Servings

Description

Soft homemade cinnamon raisin bread baked in mini loaf pans in the air fryer at 320°F. Makes 4 mini loaves.

Ingredients 

Yeast mixture

  • 1 tablespoon active dry yeast
  • 1 cup warm water, 110 to 115°F
  • ¼ cup granulated sugar

Dough

  • 3 cups all-purpose flour, plus more for kneading
  • ¼ cup granulated sugar
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
  • 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
  • 1 large egg, room temperature
  • 1 cup raisins

Topping

  • 1 to 2 tablespoons butter, melted

Instructions

  • Stir the ¼ cup sugar into the warm water, sprinkle the yeast on top, and let sit 5 to 10 minutes until foamy.
  • Cover the raisins with hot water for 10 minutes, then drain and pat dry.
  • In a large bowl, combine the flour, remaining ¼ cup sugar, salt, and cinnamon. Add the yeast mixture, oil, and egg; stir into a shaggy dough.
  • Knead on a floured surface 6 to 8 minutes until smooth and elastic.
  • Place in an oiled bowl, cover, and let rise about 1 hour, until doubled.
  • Punch down and divide into 4 pieces. Press each into a small rectangle, scatter with raisins, roll up tightly from the short side, and pinch the seam.
  • Place seam side down in 4 greased 5¾ × 3-inch mini loaf pans. Cover and let rise 45 to 60 minutes, until crowned above the pans.
  • Preheat the air fryer to 320°F for 5 minutes. Brush the loaves with melted butter.
  • Air fry 2 pans at a time at 320°F for 10 to 12 minutes, until deep golden and 190°F in the center. Tent loosely with foil for the last 5 minutes if browning too fast.
  • Cool in the pans 5 minutes, then on a wire rack at least 20 minutes before slicing.

Equipment

  • Air fryer (5-quart or larger)
  • 4 mini loaf pans (5¾ × 3 inch)
  • Instant-read thermometer
  • Large Mixing Bowl
  • Small Bowl
  • Pastry Brush
  • Wire cooling rack
  • Cooking Spray
  • Aluminum Foil

Notes

  • Cinnamon swirl: Brush each rectangle with butter and sprinkle with 1 tablespoon cinnamon sugar (¼ cup brown sugar + 1 tablespoon cinnamon) before adding raisins.
  • Full-size loaf: Use one 8½ × 4½-inch pan if it fits your basket; bake 28 to 35 minutes, tenting with foil after 15.
  • Air fryers vary. Start checking 3 minutes early.

Nutrition

Serving: 1ServingCalories: 326kcalCarbohydrates: 63gProtein: 6gFat: 6gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 1gTrans Fat: 0.1gCholesterol: 24mgSodium: 318mgPotassium: 215mgFiber: 3gSugar: 13gVitamin A: 75IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 22mgIron: 3mg