Cinnamon Bread: A Sweet and Spicy Delight

Cinnamon Bread is a deliciously sweet and aromatic loaf that’s perfect for breakfast, snacks, or dessert. With its soft, fluffy texture and a generous swirl of cinnamon sugar, this bread is a comforting treat that fills your kitchen with delightful aromas. Easy to make and even easier to enjoy, it’s a must-try for any bread lover.

Equipment:

• 9×5 inch loaf pan
• Mixing bowls
• Electric mixer or whisk
• Rolling pin
• Oven

Ingredients:

For the Dough:

• 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
• 1/4 cup granulated sugar
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 1 tbsp active dry yeast
• 3/4 cup warm milk (110°F/45°C)
• 1/4 cup unsalted butter, softened
• 1 large egg

For the Cinnamon Sugar Filling:

• 1/2 cup granulated sugar
• 2 tbsp ground cinnamon
• 2 tbsp unsalted butter, melted

Instructions:

1. Prepare the Dough:
   • In a small bowl, dissolve the yeast in warm milk and let it sit for about 5 minutes until foamy.
   • In a large bowl, mix flour, sugar, and salt. Add the yeast mixture, softened butter, and egg. Mix until a dough forms.
   • Knead the dough on a lightly floured surface for about 5-7 minutes until smooth and elastic.
2. Let the Dough Rise:
   • Place the dough in a greased bowl, cover with a clean cloth, and let it rise in a warm place for about 1 hour, or until doubled in size.
3. Prepare the Cinnamon Sugar Filling:
   • In a small bowl, mix together granulated sugar and ground cinnamon.
4. Shape the Bread:
   • Punch down the dough and roll it out into a rectangle about 1/4 inch thick.
   • Brush the dough with melted butter and sprinkle evenly with the cinnamon sugar mixture.
   • Roll up the dough tightly from one end to the other and place it in a greased loaf pan, seam side down.
5. Bake the Bread:
   • Cover the loaf pan with a clean cloth and let the dough rise for another 30 minutes.
   • Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
   • Bake the bread for 30-35 minutes, or until golden brown and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
6. Cool and Serve:
   • Allow the bread to cool in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.

Tips:

• For extra flavor, you can add raisins or nuts to the cinnamon sugar filling.
• The bread can be frozen for up to 3 months. Wrap tightly in plastic wrap and aluminum foil before freezing.

Cinnamon Bread is a delightful treat that combines the warm, comforting flavors of cinnamon and sugar with a soft, fluffy texture. It’s perfect for any time of day and is sure to be a hit with family and friends.

Cinnamon Bread

Cinnamon Bread is a deliciously sweet and aromatic loaf that’s perfect for breakfast, snacks, or dessert.

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Equipment

• 9x5 inch loaf pan
• Mixing bowls
• Electric mixer or whisk
• Rolling Pin
• Oven

Ingredients

  

• For the Dough:
• 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
• 1/4 cup granulated sugar
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 1 tbsp active dry yeast
• 3/4 cup warm milk 110°F/45°C
• 1/4 cup unsalted butter softened
• 1 large egg
• For the Cinnamon Sugar Filling:
• 1/2 cup granulated sugar
• 2 tbsp ground cinnamon
• 2 tbsp unsalted butter melted

Instructions

 

• Prepare the Dough:
• In a small bowl, dissolve the yeast in warm milk and let it sit for about 5 minutes until foamy.
• In a large bowl, mix flour, sugar, and salt. Add the yeast mixture, softened butter, and egg. Mix until a dough forms.
• Knead the dough on a lightly floured surface for about 5-7 minutes until smooth and elastic.
• Let the Dough Rise:
• Place the dough in a greased bowl, cover with a clean cloth, and let it rise in a warm place for about 1 hour, or until doubled in size.
• Prepare the Cinnamon Sugar Filling:
• In a small bowl, mix together granulated sugar and ground cinnamon.
• Shape the Bread:
• Punch down the dough and roll it out into a rectangle about 1/4 inch thick.
• Brush the dough with melted butter and sprinkle evenly with the cinnamon sugar mixture.
• Roll up the dough tightly from one end to the other and place it in a greased loaf pan, seam side down.
• Bake the Bread:
• Cover the loaf pan with a clean cloth and let the dough rise for another 30 minutes.
• Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
• Bake the bread for 30-35 minutes, or until golden brown and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.

Notes

Cool and Serve:

Allow the bread to cool in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.