Delightfully Sweet Cinnamon Swirl Bread
A cozy recipe for cinnamon swirl bread, perfect for family gatherings and enjoying on a rainy day.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Total Time: 80 minutes
- Yield: 12 slices 1x
- Category: Bread
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 4 cups bread flour
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup lukewarm whole milk
- 2 tablespoons sugar
- 2 teaspoons active dry yeast
- 1/4 cup softened butter
- 1/2 cup sugar (for cinnamon sugar)
- 2 tablespoons ground cinnamon
- Extra flour for dusting
Instructions
- Activate the yeast by combining lukewarm milk and sugar, sprinkling yeast on top.
- Combine the dry ingredients in a large bowl.
- Make the dough by mixing the yeast mixture with the flour mixture and butter.
- Knead the dough for 8-10 minutes until smooth.
- Place the dough in a greased bowl, cover, and let it rise for about 1 hour.
- Prepare the cinnamon sugar by mixing sugar and cinnamon in a bowl.
- Roll the dough out on a floured surface into a rectangle.
- Spread softened butter over the surface of the dough.
- Sprinkle the cinnamon sugar mix all over the dough.
- Roll the dough into a tight log and seal the edges.
- Place the log in a greased loaf pan and let it rise for another 30-45 minutes.
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Bake for 30-35 minutes until golden brown.
- Let it cool before slicing and enjoy!
Notes
For a dairy-free version, substitute butter with coconut oil and whole milk with almond or soy milk.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: cinnamon, swirl, bread, baking, cozy, dessert