INGREDIENTS
2
and 1/4 teaspoons (1 standard package) active dry or instant yeast
1/2 cup
granulated sugar, divided
1/2 cup
water
1/2 cup
whole milk
5 tbsp
unsalted butter, softened to room temperature and divided
3 cups
bread flour (plus more for your hands and work surface) (spoon & leveled)
1 tsp
salt
2 tsp
ground cinnamon
1/2 cup
raisins (optional)