Here’s a soft, sweet, and fragrant Cinnamon Bread recipe—perfect for breakfast, snacking, or toast. 🍞✨
Homemade Cinnamon Bread
Ingredients
For the dough:
- 3 1/4 cups (400 g) all-purpose flour
- 1/4 cup (50 g) granulated sugar
- 1 packet (2 1/4 tsp) active dry yeast
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 cup (240 ml) warm milk
- 1/4 cup (60 g) unsalted butter, melted
- 1 large egg
For the cinnamon swirl:
- 1/2 cup (100 g) brown sugar
- 2 tbsp cinnamon
- 2 tbsp butter, softened
Optional glaze:
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- 1–2 tsp milk
- 1/4 tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
- Prepare Dough:
- In a bowl, combine warm milk, sugar, and yeast. Let sit 5–10 minutes until foamy.
- Mix in melted butter, egg, salt, and flour. Knead until smooth (~8–10 minutes).
- First Rise:
Cover dough with a clean towel and let rise in a warm place for 1–2 hours, until doubled in size. - Prepare Filling:
Mix brown sugar and cinnamon. Set aside. - Shape the Bread:
- Roll dough into a rectangle (~9×12 inches).
- Spread softened butter over the dough, then sprinkle cinnamon-sugar evenly.
- Roll tightly into a log, pinch seams, and place in a greased loaf pan.
- Second Rise:
Cover and let rise 30–45 minutes until puffed. - Bake:
Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Bake 30–35 minutes until golden brown. If the top browns too fast, cover loosely with foil. - Optional Glaze:
Mix powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla. Drizzle over warm bread. - Cool & Serve:
Let bread cool slightly before slicing. Perfect warm with butter or cream cheese!
💡 Tips:
- For extra richness, brush top with butter immediately after baking.
- Add chopped nuts or raisins to the filling for texture.
- For a faster version, you can make cinnamon rolls in a loaf pan using ready-made dough.
If you want, I can also give a quick one-bowl cinnamon bread recipe that doesn’t require kneading or multiple rises—it’s soft, sweet, and much faster to make. Want me to do that?
