Cinnamon swirl w/ bourbon soaked raisins
Cinnamon swirl w/ bourbon soaked raisins
Description
I just got a pullman bread pan and wanted to try making something different in it. I rarely make sweet breads but have been craving a good cinnamon raisin bread for a while. This bread uses about 1 cup worth of sourdough starter discard with some active dry yeast. I also soaked the golden raisins in bourbon for a few hours before adding them to the filling.
Full recipe and more photos can be found here: https://alegrebread.com/2019/05/09/cinnamon-swirl-sourdough-w-bourbon-soaked-raisins/
Summary
Yield | |
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Prep time | 5 hours |
Cooking time | 45 minutes |
Total time | 5 hours, 45 minutes |
Ingredients
Instructions
Step 1:
Mix first seven ingredients in a stand mixer with a dough hook for 3-5 minutes, until a smooth dough forms.
Step 2:
Let dough ferment in an oiled bowl for 1.5-2 hours, or until doubled in size
Step 3:
Mix all filling ingredients and break up any clumps
Step 4:
Roll dough into an 8"x20" rectangle. Wash with egg+water mixture and add filling mixture and raisins. Note: I reserved some of the egg wash and filling for sprinkling on the top prior to putting it in the oven.
Step 5:
Roll up the dough into a log and place in a greased bread pan. Allow to proof for 1 hour. During the proofing, preheat the oven to 350'F
Step 6:
Coat top of loaf with more of the egg wash and optionally add some of the reserved filling. Bake at 350'F for 40-45 minutes, tented with foil for the first 15-20 minutes.
Step 7:
When finished baking, remove from pan and allow to cool on a wire rack for at least an hour before cutting into it.
Notes
Next time I might try adding more filling and raisins. I like this amount though because it doesn't cause the bread to separate at the swirl line like some heavily filled swirl breads do.
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Comments
Beautiful bread and photography!
Yippee
P.S. I'd usually prefer to mix longer in Step 1 to further develop the gluten to "windowpane".
Thanks for the advice. I wasn't sure how long to mix it for. I'll give it a longer mix/knead next time.
Mouthwatering.. well done!!