Dollywood Cinnamon Bread with Icing Recipe
This Dollywood Cinnamon Bread combines a soft, moist batter with a delightful cinnamon-sugar swirl and a sweet vanilla icing. Perfect as a breakfast treat or a cozy snack, this bread is easy to make and packed with comforting flavors.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour
- Yield: 1 loaf (about 8 slices) 1x
- Category: Bread
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American Southern
Ingredients
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Bread Batter
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup milk
- 1/4 cup butter, melted
- 1 egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Cinnamon-Sugar Filling
- 1/2 cup butter, melted
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 2 tablespoons ground cinnamon
Icing
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 2 tablespoons milk
- 1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat Oven and Prepare Pan: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a loaf pan to prevent sticking and ensure easy removal after baking.
- Mix Dry Ingredients: In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt to evenly distribute the leavening agents and seasoning.
- Combine Wet Ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together the milk, melted butter, egg, and vanilla extract until fully combined.
- Make Batter: Gradually pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients, stirring gently until just combined. Avoid overmixing to keep the bread tender.
- Prepare Cinnamon Filling: In a small bowl, stir together the melted butter, brown sugar, and cinnamon to create the sweet filling mixture.
- Layer Batter and Filling: Pour half of the batter into the greased loaf pan. Sprinkle half of the cinnamon-sugar mixture evenly over the batter. Add the remaining batter, then top with the remaining cinnamon-sugar mixture. Use a knife to gently swirl the filling into the batter for a marbled effect.
- Bake the Bread: Place the pan in the preheated oven and bake for 40 to 45 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean, indicating it is fully cooked.
- Cool and Ice: Allow the bread to cool completely in the pan. In a small bowl, whisk together powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla extract to create smooth icing. Drizzle the icing over the cooled bread.
- Serve: Slice the bread and serve. Enjoy the warm cinnamon flavors paired with the sweet vanilla glaze.
Notes
- Use room temperature ingredients for better batter consistency and rise.
- Swirling the filling gently helps create beautiful cinnamon patterns without overmixing.
- If you prefer a stronger cinnamon flavor, you can add an extra tablespoon of cinnamon in the filling.
- Store leftover bread in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days.
- Reheat slices briefly in the microwave or toaster oven before serving for a fresh-baked feel.
Keywords: Dollywood cinnamon bread, cinnamon swirl bread, sweet bread, cinnamon sugar bread, vanilla icing bread
