Description
Cinnamon bread is the ultimate comfort food, perfect for chilly days and cozy gatherings. This delightful treat fills your kitchen with the sweet aroma of cinnamon and sugar, creating a warm, inviting atmosphere. With its soft, fluffy texture and golden-brown crust, every slice promises to be a hit at any occasion—be it breakfast, brunch, or simply because you deserve something special.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon (plus extra for swirling)
- 2 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1 cup whole milk
- 2 large eggs (room temperature)
- 1/4 cup melted unsalted butter
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a loaf pan.
- In a large bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, baking powder, salt, and cinnamon.
- In another bowl, combine milk, eggs, melted butter, and vanilla until smooth.
- Pour the wet mixture into the dry ingredients and stir gently until just combined.
- In a small bowl, mix additional sugar and cinnamon for sprinkling.
- Pour half of the batter into the loaf pan; sprinkle with half of the cinnamon-sugar mixture. Add remaining batter and top with more cinnamon sugar. Use a knife to swirl.
- Bake for 50-60 minutes until golden brown and a toothpick comes out clean. Cool in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 120mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 26g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 40mg
Keywords: For added flavor variation, consider using almond milk or incorporating nuts into the batter. To elevate your bread further, drizzle icing on top or fold in chocolate chips before baking.