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Cinnamon Swirl Bread Recipe

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  • Author: Jaden
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 45-50 minutes
  • Total Time: 1 hour 5 minutes
  • Yield: 1 loaf (about 10-12 slices)
  • Category: Baking
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American

Description

This Cinnamon Swirl Bread is a delightful homemade loaf featuring a moist, tender crumb with a sweet cinnamon-sugar swirl throughout. Perfect for breakfast or an afternoon snack, it’s topped with a light, sweet glaze that adds a lovely finishing touch. Easy to bake and irresistibly flavorful, this bread combines simple pantry staples into a comforting treat.

Ingredients

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Dry Ingredients

  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 1/2 cups sugar, divided
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon

Wet Ingredients

  • 1 cup buttermilk
  • 1 large egg
  • 1/4 cup vegetable oil

For the Glaze

  • 1/4 cup confectioners’ sugar
  • 1 1/2 to 2 teaspoons whole milk

Instructions

  1. Prepare Oven and Pan: Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease the bottom only of a 9×5-inch loaf pan to prevent sticking while allowing the sides to develop a crust.
  2. Mix Dry Ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, whisk together 2 cups flour, 1 cup sugar, baking soda, and salt until evenly combined.
  3. Combine Wet Ingredients: In a separate bowl, beat the buttermilk, egg, and vegetable oil together until smooth.
  4. Mix Batter: Stir the wet ingredients into the dry mixture just until moistened. Avoid overmixing to keep the bread tender.
  5. Prepare Cinnamon Sugar: In a small bowl, combine the remaining 1/2 cup sugar with the ground cinnamon to create the swirl mixture.
  6. Layer Batter and Swirl: Pour half of the batter into the prepared loaf pan. Sprinkle half of the cinnamon sugar mixture evenly over the batter. Add the remaining batter on top, then sprinkle with the rest of the cinnamon sugar. Use a knife to gently cut through the batter vertically a few times to create swirls of cinnamon sugar throughout the bread.
  7. Bake the Bread: Bake in the preheated oven for 45 to 50 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
  8. Cool the Bread: Let the bread cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then remove it from the pan and place it on a wire rack to cool completely.
  9. Make the Glaze: In a small bowl, whisk together the confectioners’ sugar and enough milk (1 1/2 to 2 teaspoons) to make a smooth drizzleable glaze.
  10. Glaze the Bread: Drizzle the glaze over the cooled loaf evenly to add a sweet finishing touch.

Notes

  • This Cinnamon Swirl Bread features a beautiful ribbon of cinnamon sugar baked inside, adding a lovely flavor and visual appeal.
  • Be careful not to overmix the batter to keep the bread soft and tender.
  • Greasing only the bottom of the loaf pan helps form nice crust edges while preventing sticking.
  • Make sure the bread is completely cooled before glazing to prevent the glaze from melting off.
  • Use a toothpick to test doneness; it should come out clean when the bread is fully baked.

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 slice (about 1/12th of loaf)
  • Calories: 220
  • Sugar: 18g
  • Sodium: 200mg
  • Fat: 6g
  • Saturated Fat: 1g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 5g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 38g
  • Fiber: 1g
  • Protein: 3g
  • Cholesterol: 30mg

Find it online: https://yummyhere.com/cinnamon-swirl-bread-recipe/