Hello, dear foodies! Today, we’re preparing a classic comfort food recipe that fills the house with an irresistible aroma – Homemade Cinnamon Bread. This delightful bread, with its sweet, spicy swirls, is the perfect companion to your morning coffee or tea.
Nothing quite compares to the pleasure of baking bread at home, especially when it’s our delectable Cinnamon Bread. This bread is a beautiful blend of the warm, sweet spice of cinnamon with the fluffy, tender texture of freshly baked bread. So, let’s jump into the recipe!
Preparation Time:
Approximately 2 hours (includes dough resting time)
Cooking Time:
30-35 minutes
Servings:
This recipe makes one loaf of bread.
Ingredients:
For the Bread Dough:
1 cup of milk
2 tablespoons of butter
2 1/2 cups of all-purpose flour
1/4 cup of white sugar
1 teaspoon of salt
1 package (or 2 1/4 teaspoons) of active dry yeast
1 egg
For the Cinnamon Sugar Filling:
1/2 cup of white sugar
2 tablespoons of cinnamon
2 tablespoons of butter, melted
Instructions:
Begin by heating the milk in a small saucepan until it bubbles, then remove it from heat. Mix in the butter, stirring until melted. Let the mixture cool until lukewarm.
In a large mixing bowl, combine 2 cups of flour, 1/4 cup of sugar, salt, and yeast. Add the milk mixture and egg to it. Stir until combined.
Add the remaining flour, half a cup at a time, stirring well after each addition. When the dough has pulled together, turn it out onto a lightly floured surface and knead until smooth and elastic, about 8 minutes.
Lightly oil a large bowl, place the dough in the bowl, and turn to coat with oil. Cover with a damp cloth and let rise in a warm place until doubled in volume, about 1 hour.
While the dough is rising, prepare the cinnamon sugar filling by combining 1/2 cup of sugar and cinnamon in a small bowl. Set it aside.
After the dough has risen, punch it down and turn it out onto a lightly floured surface. Roll the dough into a rectangle. Brush the surface of the dough with 2 tablespoons of melted butter and evenly sprinkle the cinnamon-sugar mixture over the top.
Roll up the dough, pinching the seam to seal. Place the rolled dough into a lightly greased 9×5 inch loaf pan with the seam side down. Cover it with a clean kitchen towel and let it rise until it’s doubled in volume, about 30 minutes.
While the dough is rising, preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
Bake the bread in the preheated oven for about 30-35 minutes, or until the top is golden brown and the bottom of the loaf sounds hollow when tapped.
Remove the bread from the oven and let it cool in the pan for a few minutes. Then, transfer it to a wire rack to cool completely before slicing.
