Description
A warm, aromatic homemade cinnamon bread with a soft, fluffy crumb and a rich cinnamon-sugar swirl—perfect for cozy mornings, nostalgic baking, and sweet bread lovers.
Ingredients
Scale
- 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
- 1/2 cup brown sugar, packed
- 2 tbsp ground cinnamon
- 2 tbsp unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup powdered sugar (optional glaze)
- 2 tbsp milk (optional glaze)
- 1/2 tsp vanilla extract (optional glaze)
Instructions
- Combine flour, granulated sugar, yeast, and salt in a bowl. Add warm milk, melted butter, and egg. Mix until dough forms and knead 8–10 minutes until smooth.
- Let dough rise in a warm spot for 1 hour until doubled.
- Mix brown sugar and cinnamon for the filling. Grease a 9×5-inch loaf pan.
- Roll dough into a 9×15-inch rectangle. Spread softened butter, sprinkle cinnamon sugar, and roll tightly. Place seam-side down in the pan and let rise 30 minutes.
- Bake at 350°F (175°C) for 30–35 minutes until golden. Cool 10 minutes, then transfer to a rack.
- For glaze, whisk powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla. Drizzle over cooled bread.
Notes
Use warm milk to activate yeast properly. Add a pinch of nutmeg to the filling for extra depth. Roll dough tightly to keep the swirl intact during baking.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Bread
- Method: Baked
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 46g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 35mg