Ensure the bread machine is clean and properly set up before starting.

In the bread pan, add ingredients in order: warm milk, granulated sugar, softened butter, egg, bread flour, salt, ground cinnamon, and active dry yeast.

Place the bread pan into the machine and close the lid; set to the basic white bread setting and select a medium loaf size.

About 5 to 10 minutes into the cycle, check the dough; it should be smooth and elastic. If it is too dry, add 1 teaspoon of water, or if too wet, sprinkle in a little flour.

When the machine beeps for mix-ins, add 1 cup raisins so they incorporate without breaking down.

Allow the machine to complete kneading and rising phases; the dough will puff up inside the machine before baking.

Bake inside the bread machine for 2 hours and 30 minutes without opening the lid to maintain consistent heat.

Once baking is complete, remove the loaf from the pan and let it cool on a wire rack before slicing.