Description
A delightful Cinnamon Donut Bread combining the warm flavors of cinnamon and sugar with a moist, tender crumb. This easy-to-make loaf is perfect for breakfast or a sweet snack, offering the comforting taste of cinnamon donuts in a convenient bread form.
Ingredients
Scale
Dry Ingredients
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
Wet Ingredients
- 2 large eggs (room temperature)
- 1 cup whole milk
- 1/2 cup melted butter (cooled)
Topping (Optional)
- Additional cinnamon sugar for sprinkling
Instructions
- Preheat and Prepare: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a loaf pan thoroughly to prevent sticking.
- Mix Dry Ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, granulated sugar, baking powder, and ground cinnamon until evenly combined.
- Combine Wet Ingredients: In another bowl, whisk the eggs, whole milk, and cooled melted butter until the mixture is smooth and well incorporated.
- Mix Wet and Dry: Gradually add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients, stirring gently until just combined to avoid overmixing which can toughen the bread.
- Prepare for Baking: Pour the batter into the greased loaf pan and gently smooth the top. If desired, sprinkle additional cinnamon sugar on top for extra sweetness and texture.
- Bake: Place the loaf pan in the preheated oven and bake for 50-60 minutes. Check for doneness by inserting a toothpick in the center; it should come out clean or with a few moist crumbs.
- Cool and Serve: Allow the bread to cool in the pan for about 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely. Slice and serve warm or at room temperature.
Notes
- Use room temperature eggs for better mixing and texture.
- Do not overmix the batter; it should be just combined for a tender crumb.
- Adding cinnamon sugar on top before baking creates a sweet, slightly crunchy crust.
- Store leftover bread in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days or freeze for longer storage.
- Substitute milk with a non-dairy alternative to make it dairy-free.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 55 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Snack, Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (1/8 of loaf)
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 210mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 37g
- Fiber: 1.5g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 65mg
Keywords: cinnamon bread, cinnamon donut bread, cinnamon loaf, sweet bread, baked cinnamon bread
