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BBA Cinnamon Raisin Bread

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Sjadad

BBA Cinnamon Raisin Bread

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.

 

 

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margieluvschaz

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

Margie

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Sjadad

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.

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bakerking

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

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flourgirl51

What is BBA?

 

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MangoChutney

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

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Sjadad

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

Sjadad

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flourgirl51

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