Description
Indulge in the delightful flavors of a cinnamon sugar donut in the form of a moist and tender bread loaf. This easy-to-make treat is perfect for breakfast or as a sweet snack with a cup of coffee.
Ingredients
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Dry Ingredients:
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
Wet Ingredients:
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup milk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Topping:
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×5-inch loaf pan.
- Mix Dry Ingredients: In a large bowl, combine flour, baking powder, salt, and cinnamon.
- Cream Butter and Sugar: In a separate bowl, cream together butter and sugar until fluffy.
- Add Wet Ingredients: Mix in eggs, milk, and vanilla extract.
- Combine Wet and Dry: Gradually add dry ingredients to wet ingredients, mix until just combined.
- Layer Batter: Pour half of the batter into the pan, sprinkle with cinnamon sugar mixture, then top with remaining batter and cinnamon sugar.
- Swirl Batter: Use a knife to swirl the batter for a marbled effect.
- Bake: Bake for 50-60 minutes until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Cool: Let the bread cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
- This bread is best served fresh but can be stored in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
- For an extra indulgent treat, drizzle with a simple glaze made of powdered sugar and milk.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 50-60 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 260
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 320mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 39g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 55mg
Keywords: Cinnamon Sugar Donut Bread, Cinnamon Bread Recipe, Sweet Bread, Breakfast Bread, Cinnamon Sugar Loaf
