Are you thinking about whipping a batch of cinnamon bread today? This recipe makes it easier, even if this is your first time creating one. Baking allows you to express your creativity and is very rewarding. At the end of your challenge, you are left with a tasty dessert to show off.
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Why this recipe? The soft and fluffy bread has a cozy cinnamon aroma, making you feel warm and fuzzy inside. As the loaf bakes in the oven, the inviting smell of cinnamon spreads throughout your kitchen, inviting everyone for a piece.
The best thing? Cinnamon bread is a perfect treat for any time of the day. Enjoy a slice with freshly brewed coffee or your favorite tea. Those who want to enjoy a sweet midday snack can pack it in their lunch box to take to work or school.
Has anyone mentioned desserts? The cinnamon bread goes well with a scoop of vanilla ice cream, creating a pleasurable sensation for your taste buds. The creamy vanilla goodness perfectly complements the moist and fluffy cinnamon bread.
Whether you’re a baking enthusiast or a beginner, this recipe is easy to make. Gather your ingredients, preheat your oven, and prepare your tools. Once you try this homemade cinnamon bread, you will wonder how you ever lived without it.
What makes this recipe so unique?
Cinnamon bread is a favorite for autumn and winter but can easily be adapted as a year-round recipe. We love the comforting feel it offers on a cold and rainy day. The wonderful cinnamon aroma that spreads during baking is integral to the culinary experience, building anticipation as family members are eager to taste it.
What to serve it with?
The cinnamon bread is a delicacy on its own but goes well with various additions. A cup of freshly brewed coffee is the ultimate hit. A generous scoop of creamy vanilla ice cream turns this into a decadent delight right after dinner.
Ingredients:
- All-Purpose Flour
- Baking Powder
- Kosher Salt
- White Sugar
- Eggs
- Whole Milk
- Canola Oil
- Pure Vanilla Extract
Cinnamon Swirl:
- White Sugar
- Ground Cinnamon
- Unsalted Butter Melted
How to make Cinnamon Bread:
Step 1. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Grease the loaf pan with non-stick cooking spray and set aside.
Step 2. In a medium bowl, add flour, salt, and baking powder. Mix well to combine.
Step 3. Add the milk, eggs, oil, and sugar in a second mixing bowl. Beat with a hand mixer until incorporated and smooth.
Step 4. Add the wet ingredients mix from the second bowl to the first bowl. Stir until incorporated.
Step 5. Mix the cinnamon, sugar, and butter in a small bowl and set aside.
Step 6. Pour the cinnamon bread batter into the greased loaf pan.
Step 7. Add the cinnamon sugar mixture on top and swirl it with a knife. Bake for an hour or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
Let it cool slightly before cutting it into pieces.
Cinnamon Bread
Cinnamon bread is a favorite for autumn and winter but can easily be adapted as a year-round recipe. We love the comforting feel it offers on a cold and rainy day. The wonderful cinnamon aroma that spreads during baking is integral to the culinary experience, building anticipation as family members are eager to taste it.
- Total Time: 1 hour
Ingredients
- 2 ¼ cup All-Purpose Flour
- 1 tbsp Baking Powder
- ½ tsp Kosher Salt
- ¾ cup White Sugar
- 3 Large Eggs
- 1 ½ Whole Milk
- 6 tbsp Canola Oil
- 1 tbsp Pure Vanilla Extract
Cinnamon Swirl:
- ½ cup White Sugar
- 1 tbsp Ground Cinnamon
- 2 tbsp Unsalted Butter Melted
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Grease the loaf pan with non-stick cooking spray and set aside.
- In a medium bowl, add flour, salt, and baking powder. Mix well to combine.
- Add the milk, eggs, oil, and sugar in a second mixing bowl. Beat with a hand mixer until incorporated and smooth.
- Add the wet ingredients mix from the second bowl to the first bowl. Stir until incorporated.
- Mix the cinnamon, sugar, and butter in a small bowl and set aside.
- Pour the cinnamon bread batter into the greased loaf pan.
- Add the cinnamon sugar mixture on top and swirl it with a knife. Bake for an hour or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean. Let it cool slightly before cutting it into pieces.
- Cook Time: 1 hour
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Oven
- Cuisine: American
Marie Rayner is a retired Chef, freelance writer, recipe developer, food blogger, and Cookbook author. She makes her home in Chester, UK, where she lives with her husband, Todd, and their much beloved English Cocker, Mitzie. Her motto is “Life is far too short to eat bad food,” and her goal is to share delicious and easy recipes which anyone can enjoy and cook in the comfort of their own home.
