Description
This Cinnamon Donut Bread combines the warm, comforting flavors of cinnamon and sugar in a moist, tender loaf that’s perfect for breakfast or a sweet snack. Easy to make with simple ingredients, this bread captures the essence of a classic cinnamon donut in a convenient, sliceable form.
Ingredients
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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)
Instructions
- Preheat and Prepare Pan: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a loaf pan to prevent sticking and ensure easy removal of the bread.
- Mix Dry Ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, granulated sugar, baking powder, and ground cinnamon until evenly combined.
- Mix Wet Ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together the eggs, whole milk, and cooled melted butter until the mixture is smooth and homogenous.
- Combine Wet and Dry Ingredients: Gradually add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients, stirring gently until just combined. Avoid overmixing to keep the bread tender.
- Prepare for Baking: Pour the batter into the greased loaf pan. Optionally, sprinkle additional cinnamon sugar on top for an extra sweet cinnamon crust.
- Bake: Bake in the preheated oven for 50-60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center of the bread comes out clean, indicating it is fully baked.
- Cool and Serve: Remove the bread from the oven and let it cool in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely. Slice and serve.
Notes
- For a richer flavor, use brown sugar instead of granulated sugar in the batter.
- You can add a cinnamon sugar crust by mixing sugar and cinnamon and sprinkling on top before baking.
- Room temperature eggs help the batter mix more evenly and produce a lighter texture.
- Store the bread in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days or freeze for longer storage.
- Optionally, drizzle with a simple glaze made from powdered sugar and milk after cooling for added sweetness.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 55 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Snack
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (about 1/8 of the loaf)
- Calories: 260
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3.5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 1.5g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 65mg
Keywords: cinnamon donut bread, cinnamon bread, cinnamon loaf, breakfast bread, sweet bread, baked cinnamon bread
