Description
Cinnamon Swirl Bread is a cozy delight, perfect for chilly mornings or festive gatherings. This homemade bread features a fluffy texture and an irresistible cinnamon-sugar swirl that fills your kitchen with warmth and nostalgia. Enjoy it fresh from the oven, paired with coffee or tea, and let each slice transport you to cherished family moments.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 ¼ tsp active dry yeast
- 1 cup warm milk (110°F)
- ½ cup unsalted butter, melted
- 2 large eggs
- 2 tbsp ground cinnamon
- 1 tsp salt
Instructions
- Activate the yeast: In a small bowl, mix warm milk and yeast. Let sit for 5-10 minutes until bubbly.
- Make the dough: In a large bowl, whisk flour, sugar, salt, and cinnamon. Add melted butter, eggs, and yeast mixture. Mix until combined.
- Knead: Transfer dough to a floured surface. Knead for about 8 minutes until smooth.
- First rise: Place in a greased bowl covered with plastic wrap. Let rise in a warm area until doubled in size (about 1 hour).
- Prepare filling: Mix sugar with cinnamon.
- Shape the loaf: Roll out the dough to a rectangle, spread softened butter over it, sprinkle with the cinnamon-sugar mixture, roll tightly, and seal.
- Second rise: Place in a greased loaf pan seam-side down; cover and let rise for another 30-45 minutes.
- Bake: Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Bake for 30-35 minutes until golden brown.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (70g)
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 31g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 40mg