Easy Homemade Cinnamon Bread

(Bread Machine Recipe)
Makes one 2-pound loaf

This bread is based on a recipe from a manufacturer's bread machine cookbook. I made a few changes to suit my tastes. See the variation below for a cinnamon-raisin version.

Ingredients

• 1-1/8 cups warm water
• 1 large egg
• 1-1/2 tablespoons melted butter
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 3-1/2 cups unbleached all-purpose flour
• 1/4 cup dry milk powder
• 3-1/2 tablespoons granulated sugar
• 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
• 1 teaspoon vanilla
• 2 teaspoons active dry yeast

Place ingredients in bread pan according to manufacturer's instructions for a 2 pound, basic bread, medium crust loaf.

Cinnamon-Raisin Variation: Add 1/2 cup raisins following the manufacturer's instructions.