This Gluten-Free Cinnamon Raisin Bread combines the sweet, comforting flavors of cinnamon with the chewy texture of raisins—all without any gluten. Perfect for breakfast, snacks, or as a treat, this homemade loaf is soft, flavorful, and simple to prepare. Enjoy a slice with butter, or toast it for an added crunch!
Electric Mixer or Stand Mixer – 1 (optional, for mixing dough)
Whisk – 1 (for dry ingredients)
Pastry Brush – 1 (optional, for brushing with butter)
Ingredients
2cups– Gluten-Free Flour Blendall-purpose
1tablespoon– Active Dry Yeast
1/4cup– Sugar
1teaspoon– Ground Cinnamon
1/2teaspoon– Salt
1/2cup– Warm Milkdairy or dairy-free
2large – Eggs
1/4cup– Buttermelted, or dairy-free butter
1cup– Raisins
Instructions
Prepare the Yeast Mixture: In a small bowl, combine the warm milk and sugar. Sprinkle the yeast on top and let it sit for 5–10 minutes until frothy.
Mix Dry Ingredients: In a large bowl, whisk together the gluten-free flour blend, cinnamon, and salt.
Add Wet Ingredients: Add the yeast mixture, eggs, and melted butter to the dry ingredients. Mix until a soft dough forms.
Incorporate Raisins: Gently fold in the raisins until evenly distributed.
Let the Dough Rise: Transfer the dough into a greased 9x5-inch loaf pan. Cover it with a kitchen towel and let it rise in a warm place for about 1–1.5 hours until doubled in size.
Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
Bake the Bread: Place the loaf pan in the oven and bake for 35–40 minutes, until golden brown and a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
Cool and Serve: Let the bread cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer it to a wire rack to cool completely before slicing.
Notes
Flour Blends: Use a high-quality, gluten-free all-purpose flour blend for the best texture. Avoid single gluten-free flours like almond flour or rice flour alone as they don’t provide the right structure for bread.
Dairy-Free: You can substitute butter with any dairy-free butter and use almond milk or oat milk for a completely dairy-free version.
Extra Cinnamon: Feel free to add more cinnamon if you like a stronger spice flavor. A light dusting of cinnamon sugar on top of the loaf before baking also adds a sweet touch.