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Cinnamon Raisin Quick Bread
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Instructions
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Preheat the oven to 325F. Grease a 9×5 inch loaf pan with butter and set aside.
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In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, cinnamon, baking soda, baking powder, and salt.
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Using a fork, mix in the eggs, applesauce, melted butter, and syrup, until well combined, taking care not to overmix. Gently fold in the raisins.
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Spoon the batter into the prepared loaf pan. Bake until a skewer inserted into the center comes out clean, 45 to 55 minutes.
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Tips & Tricks (5)
- Plump Your Raisins 🍇Soak raisins in warm water or apple juice for 10-15 minutes before mixing into the batter to maximize moisture and chewiness in every bite.
- Don't Overmix the Batter 🥣Fold ingredients together gently until just combined—overmixing whole wheat flour develops excess gluten and creates a dense, heavy crumb instead of the light, fluffy texture you want.
- Room Temperature Ingredients 🌡️Bring eggs, butter, and applesauce to room temperature before mixing to ensure even incorporation and a more tender, uniform crumb throughout the bread.
- Toast Your Cinnamon 🤎Lightly toast ground cinnamon in a dry skillet for 30 seconds before adding to the batter to intensify its warm flavor and prevent a raw, dusty taste.
- Test with Toothpick, Not Timer ⏱️The applesauce keeps this bread moist, so a toothpick inserted in the center should come out clean or with just a few moist crumbs—don't rely solely on baking time as it varies with oven calibration.
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About the Cook
Hi, I’m Catherine McCord. As a chef, TV host, cookbook author, entrepreneur, and mom of three, my goal at Weelicious is to be a resource dedicated to providing simple, nutritious, and delicious recipes for the whole family.
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