Description
Cinnamon Donut Bread is a moist and flavorful quick bread that blends the warm spices of cinnamon with a tender crumb, reminiscent of your favorite cinnamon-sugar donut. Perfect for breakfast or a delightful snack, this easy-to-make loaf combines simple pantry ingredients to create a comforting treat.
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)
Optional Topping
- Additional cinnamon sugar for sprinkling (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat and Prepare Pan: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a standard loaf pan thoroughly 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 and aerated.
- Combine Wet Ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk the eggs, whole milk, and cooled melted butter together until the mixture is smooth and homogeneous.
- Combine Wet and Dry: Slowly pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients, stirring gently until just mixed. Avoid overmixing to keep the bread tender.
- Pour Batter into Pan: Transfer the batter into the prepared loaf pan, spreading it evenly. If desired, sprinkle a mixture of cinnamon and sugar on top for an extra sweet crust.
- Bake: Place the loaf pan in the preheated oven and bake for 50-60 minutes. Check doneness by inserting a toothpick into the center; it should come out clean or with a few moist crumbs.
- Cool and Serve: Remove the bread from the oven and allow it to cool in the pan for about 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely. Slice and enjoy!
Notes
- Room temperature eggs help the batter mix more evenly.
- Use whole milk for a richer flavor, but you can substitute with 2% milk if necessary.
- For a dairy-free option, substitute melted butter with coconut oil and use non-dairy milk.
- Adding a cinnamon sugar topping before baking creates a sweet, crunchy crust.
- Store leftover bread tightly wrapped at room temperature for up to 3 days or refrigerate for up to a week.
- Freezing the bread is possible; wrap tightly and freeze for up to 2 months.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 55 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Snack, Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (about 1/10th loaf)
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3.5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 29g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 55mg
Keywords: Cinnamon Donut Bread, Cinnamon Bread, Quick Bread, Breakfast Bread, Cinnamon Sugar Loaf, Easy Baking, Sweet Bread
