Name: Sourdough Cinnamon Raisin Loaf
Ingredients: 1 cup active starter; 1½ cups all-purpose flour (190g); 1 cup whole wheat flour (125g); ½ cup warm water; 2 tablespoons honey; 1 teaspoon salt; 2 tablespoons softened butter; 2 teaspoons cinnamon; 3 tablespoons brown sugar; ¾ cup raisins

The combination of sourdough tang against cinnamon and raisin is one that feels like it shouldn’t work until you taste it. This is a traditional recipe in many Old Order communities, where every loaf needed to serve double duty as everyday bread and something special for the children.

A traditional cinnamon-raisin sourdough loaf where the tang brightens the warm spice instead of competing with it.

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Ingredients Method

Ingredients

1 cup active starter
1½ cups all-purpose flour 190g
1 cup whole wheat flour 125g
½ cup warm water
2 tablespoons honey
1 teaspoon salt
2 tablespoons softened butter
2 teaspoons cinnamon
3 tablespoons brown sugar
¾ cup raisins

Method

Mix starter, flours, water, honey, salt, and butter into a dough and let it rise.
Flatten the risen dough and scatter cinnamon, brown sugar, and raisins across the surface.
Roll tightly and place in a loaf pan.
Let rise 4-6 hours at room temperature, then bake at 375F (190C) for 35-40 minutes.