Description
Cinnamon bread is a warm, soft, and comforting loaf swirled with sweet cinnamon sugar. Perfect for breakfast, snacks, or dessert, this timeless recipe delivers cozy flavor in every slice.
Ingredients
- 3 ¾ cups all-purpose or bread flour
- ¼ cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup warm milk
- 2¼ tsp active dry yeast
- ¼ cup unsalted butter (softened)
- 1 large egg
- 1 tsp salt
- ¾ cup brown sugar
- 2 tbsp ground cinnamon
- 2 tbsp unsalted butter (softened)
- Optional glaze: 1 cup powdered sugar, 2 tbsp milk, ½ tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
- Warm milk and mix with yeast and a pinch of sugar. Let sit for 5–10 minutes until foamy.
- Mix in egg, salt, softened butter, and remaining sugar. Gradually add flour until a soft dough forms.
- Knead dough for 8–10 minutes until smooth and elastic. Place in a greased bowl, cover, and let rise for 1 hour or until doubled in size.
- Mix brown sugar and cinnamon for the filling.
- Roll dough into a 9×12-inch rectangle. Spread with softened butter and sprinkle with cinnamon sugar.
- Roll up tightly from the short end, pinch seam to seal, and place seam-side down in a greased 9×5-inch loaf pan.
- Cover and let rise for another 30–40 minutes until puffy.
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and bake for 35–40 minutes, covering with foil halfway if needed.
- Brush with butter after baking. Optionally drizzle with glaze once cooled.
- Slice and serve warm or toasted.
Notes
- Use instant yeast and skip proofing step for quicker prep.
- Add raisins or chopped nuts to the filling for texture.
- Brush with butter after baking for a soft crust.
- Freezes well—wrap tightly and thaw overnight.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 11g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 3.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 25mg
