Cinnamon Raisin Swirl Bread

Dear Turkey,

These were the instructions:

Remember that chocolate bread that you made? Can you make a bread like that, but with a ridiculous cinnamon raisin swirl?

Well, I know how to make a ridiculous cinnamon raisin swirl. And the main ingredients are neither cinnamon nor raisins.

I Am Ashamed Cinnamon Raisin Bread Babka

Ingredients:

For the dough:

- 1/2 c sourdough starter (optional)

- 1.5 c warm water

- 1 c white flour

- 2-3 c whole wheat flour 

- 1 T brown sugar

- 1 T salt

- 1 T yeast

For the filling:

- 1 stick butter, cut into 12 slices 

- 1/2 c brown sugar

- 1/2 c raisins

- 1 T cinnamon

Instructions:

- Combine all of the bread ingredients except the whole wheat flour, making sure that the yeast doesn't come into direct contact with the salt (until you mix it), and stir to combine.

- Begin kneading with your hands and add just enough whole wheat flour for the dough to come together into a ball that holds its own shape and doesn't stick to the sides of the bowl. Knead for another minute or two.

- Let the dough rise for an hour or so at room temperature.

- Cover a cookie sheet with parchment paper (I wouldn't use a baking stone here because this could run over) and spread the dough out into a rectangle on top of the parchment, as thin as you can.

- Sprinkle the filling ingredients evenly over the dough and then roll the dough up lengthwise.

- Bake at 350 degrees for about 45 minutes or until the top of the bread is starting to get golden brown. 

- If you are on a diet or something, cut the loaf in half and store half in the freezer for later (reheat in a 350 degree oven until warm). 

I am ashamed,

Tofu