Cinnamon Swirl Bread: A Sweet and Spicy Delight

Cinnamon Swirl 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.

Equipment:

• Oven
• Loaf pan
• Mixing bowls
• Whisk
• Spoon or spatula

Ingredients:

For the Bread:

• 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 packet (2 1/4 tsp) active dry yeast
• 1/2 cup warm milk
• 1/4 cup granulated sugar
• 1/4 cup unsalted butter, softened
• 1 tsp salt
• 2 eggs

For the Filling:

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

Instructions:

1. Prepare the Dough:
   • In a mixing bowl, dissolve the yeast in the warm milk and let sit for 5 minutes. Add sugar, softened butter, salt, eggs, and flour, and mix until a dough forms.
   • Knead the dough on a lightly floured surface until smooth. Place in a greased bowl, cover, and let rise until doubled in size, about 1 hour.
2. Make the Filling:
   • In a small bowl, mix together the sugar and cinnamon for the filling.
3. Shape the Bread:
   • Roll the dough into a rectangle on a floured surface. Brush with melted butter and sprinkle the cinnamon-sugar mixture evenly over the top.
   • Roll up the dough tightly and place it seam side down in a greased loaf pan.
4. Second Rise:
   • Cover the loaf and let rise again until puffed, about 30 minutes.
5. Bake:
   • Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Bake the bread for 30-35 minutes, or until golden brown.
6. Cool and Serve:
   • Let the bread cool before slicing. Serve as is or toast with butter.

Tips:

• For an extra rich flavor, add a teaspoon of vanilla extract to the dough.
• This bread can also be made in a bread machine set on the dough cycle.

Cinnamon Swirl 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 Swirl Bread

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

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Equipment

• Oven
• Loaf pan
• Mixing bowls
• Whisk
• Spoon or spatula

Ingredients

  

• For the Bread:
• 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 packet 2 1/4 tsp active dry yeast
• 1/2 cup warm milk
• 1/4 cup granulated sugar
• 1/4 cup unsalted butter softened
• 1 tsp salt
• 2 eggs
• For the Filling:
• 1/2 cup granulated sugar
• 2 tbsp ground cinnamon
• 2 tbsp unsalted butter melted

Instructions

 

• Prepare the Dough:
• In a mixing bowl, dissolve the yeast in the warm milk and let sit for 5 minutes. Add sugar, softened butter, salt, eggs, and flour, and mix until a dough forms.
• Knead the dough on a lightly floured surface until smooth. Place in a greased bowl, cover, and let rise until doubled in size, about 1 hour.
• Make the Filling:
• In a small bowl, mix together the sugar and cinnamon for the filling.
• Shape the Bread:
• Roll the dough into a rectangle on a floured surface. Brush with melted butter and sprinkle the cinnamon-sugar mixture evenly over the top.
• Roll up the dough tightly and place it seam side down in a greased loaf pan.
• Second Rise:
• Cover the loaf and let rise again until puffed, about 30 minutes.
• Bake:
• Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Bake the bread for 30-35 minutes, or until golden brown.
• Cool and Serve:
• Let the bread cool before slicing. Serve as is or toast with butter.

Notes

For an extra rich flavor, add a teaspoon of vanilla extract to the dough.