Sweet Cinnamon Swirl Bread Recipe
This Sweet Cinnamon Swirl Bread is a delightful homemade loaf perfect for breakfast or snack time. Soft, fluffy, and swirled with a rich cinnamon and brown sugar filling, it offers a perfect balance of sweet and spiced flavors, baked to golden perfection.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Total Time: 2 hours 20 minutes
- Yield: 1 loaf (about 10 slices) 1x
- Category: Bread
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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Dough Ingredients
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 tablespoon instant yeast
- 1/2 cup milk (warmed)
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter (melted)
- 1 large egg
Filling Ingredients
- 2 teaspoons cinnamon
- 1/4 cup packed brown sugar
Instructions
- Prepare the dry ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, whisk together 2 cups of all-purpose flour, 1/2 cup sugar, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and 1 tablespoon instant yeast until well blended.
- Combine wet ingredients: Gradually add warmed milk, melted butter, and the egg into the dry ingredients. Stir until a dough begins to form.
- Knead the dough: Transfer the dough to a lightly floured surface and knead for about 5 minutes until the dough is smooth and elastic.
- First rise: Place the kneaded dough into a greased bowl. Cover with a clean towel and allow it to rise in a warm place for 1 hour or until doubled in size.
- Prepare cinnamon sugar: In a small bowl, mix 2 teaspoons cinnamon with 1/4 cup packed brown sugar until evenly combined.
- Roll and fill the dough: Punch down the risen dough and roll it into a 1/4-inch thick rectangle. Spread the cinnamon sugar mixture evenly over the surface of the dough.
- Shape the loaf: Starting from one short end, roll the dough tightly into a log. Pinch the seams to seal the roll.
- Second rise: Place the rolled dough into a greased loaf pan. Cover and let it rise again for 30 minutes until slightly puffed.
- Preheat the oven: Set your oven to 350°F (175°C) to preheat while the dough rises.
- Bake: Bake the loaf for 30-40 minutes or until golden brown and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Cool the bread: After baking, let the bread cool in the pan for 10 minutes. Then, transfer it to a wire rack to cool completely before slicing and serving.
Notes
- Ensure the milk is warm but not hot to avoid killing the yeast.
- Kneading the dough well develops gluten which is essential for a soft texture.
- Cover the dough during rising to prevent drying out.
- Use a sharp knife to slice the bread to avoid crushing the loaf.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container to maintain freshness.
Keywords: cinnamon swirl bread, sweet bread, homemade bread, cinnamon bread, breakfast bread, yeast bread
