Description
A comforting and easy-to-make cinnamon bread with a tender crumb and caramelized swirls of cinnamon sugar.
Ingredients
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 packet (2 1/4 teaspoons) active dry yeast
- 1/4 cup sugar
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup warm milk (110°F)
- 1/4 cup melted butter (plus extra for spreading)
- 1 large egg
- 1 tablespoon cinnamon
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
Instructions
- Bloom the yeast: Combine warm milk with sugar and yeast; let sit until foamy.
- Mix wet ingredients and begin dough: Add butter, egg, and salt to yeast mixture; gradually add flour until dough forms.
- Knead the dough: Turn onto a floured surface and knead until smooth.
- First rise: Place dough in a greased bowl, cover, and let rise until doubled in size.
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Shape and fill: Roll dough into a rectangle, spread melted butter, mix cinnamon and brown sugar, and sprinkle evenly.
- Roll the dough tightly into a log and place it seam-side down in a greased loaf pan.
- Second rise: Let the loaf rise until puffy.
- Bake: Bake for 30–35 minutes until golden brown, tapping the top to check for hollow sound.
- Cool and slice: Allow the loaf to cool slightly before slicing.
Notes
For best results, use fresh ingredients and follow the visual cues provided in the instructions.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 40mg
Keywords: bread, cinnamon, homemade, baking, easy recipe, breakfast