Description
This cinnamon bread delivers a nostalgic, bakery-quality experience with its tender crumb, aromatic swirl, and cozy flavor. Perfect for beginners and seasoned bakers alike, it’s a comfort food classic that fills your home with warmth and sweetness.
Ingredients
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For the Dough:
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 2 1/4 tsp active dry yeast (1 packet)
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 3/4 cup warm milk (110°F)
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1 large egg
For the Cinnamon Filling:
- 1/2 cup packed brown sugar
- 2 tbsp ground cinnamon
- 2 tbsp unsalted butter, softened
For the Optional Glaze:
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 2 tbsp milk
- 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
- Make the Dough: In a large bowl, combine flour, sugar, yeast, and salt. Add warm milk, melted butter, and egg. Mix into a shaggy dough, then knead 8–10 minutes until smooth and elastic. Let rise 1 hour until doubled.
- Prepare the Filling: Mix brown sugar and cinnamon in a bowl. Set aside.
- Shape the Bread: Roll dough into a 9×15-inch rectangle. Spread softened butter over dough, leaving a 1-inch border. Sprinkle cinnamon-sugar mixture evenly. Roll tightly from the short end and place seam-side down in a greased 9×5-inch loaf pan.
- Second Rise: Let rise for 30 minutes until puffy.
- Bake: Preheat oven to 350°F. Bake 30–35 minutes until golden and internal temperature reaches 190°F. Cool 10 minutes in pan, then transfer to wire rack.
- Optional Glaze: Whisk powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla; drizzle over cooled bread.
Notes
For stronger cinnamon flavor, toast your cinnamon for 30 seconds before using. Leave a 1-inch border when spreading filling to prevent leaking. Allow bread to cool fully before slicing to avoid a gummy texture.
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Bread
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 245
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 4.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3.5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 39g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 45mg
Keywords: cinnamon bread, sweet bread, homemade bread, comfort food baking, cozy recipes