Cinnamon Swirl Bread Recipe @ TotallyChefs

Ingredients

• 1 packet active dry yeast
• 1/4 cup sugar, plus a pinch
• 1 1/4 cups just-warm-to-the-touch whole milk
• 1/2 stick (4 tablespoons) unsalted butter, at room temperature
• 3/4 teaspoon salt
• 1 large egg
• 1/4 teaspoon pure vanilla extract (optional)
• Grated zest of 1/2 orange (optional)
• Pinch of freshly grated nutmeg (optional)
• 3 3/4 to 4 cups all-purpose (plain) flour
• 1 tablespoon sugar
• 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
• 2 teaspoons unsweetened cocoa powder (optional)
• 1 cup moist, plump raisins (dark or golden)
• 3 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened to a spreadable consistency