Description
Learn how to make this delicious cinnamon donut bread, a quick bread that captures the flavors of a cinnamon sugar donut in an easy-to-bake loaf. Perfect for breakfast, brunch, or a sweet snack.
Ingredients
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- (For the Bread):
- * 2 cups all-purpose flour
- * 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
- * 1 1/4 Cups Sugar for Bread Mixture
- * 1/2 Cup Sugar for Cinnamon Mixture
- * 2 teaspoons baking powder
- * 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
- * 1 1/4 cups whole milk, room temperature
- * 1 large egg, room temperature
- * 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted and cooled slightly
- * 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
- * 1 Teaspoon Ground Cinnamon
- * 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- * 1/4 teaspoon salt
- * 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- (For the Cinnamon Swirl – Create a separate mixture, as described in the “Mastering the Cinnamon Swirl” section):
- 1/4 of prepared batter
- * 1-2 tablespoons ground cinnamon
- (For the Cinnamon-Sugar Coating/Topping):
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
Instructions
- Section 1: Preparing the Batter
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9×5 inch loaf pan (or line it with parchment paper).
- In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, 1 1/4 cups of the sugar, baking powder, and salt.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the milk, egg, melted butter, and vanilla extract.
- Add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients and mix until just combined. Do not overmix. A few small lumps are okay.
- Section 2: Creating the Cinnamon Swirl
- Take approximately 1/4 of the batter and place it in a separate bowl.
- Add 1-2 tablespoons of ground cinnamon to the smaller portion of batter and mix well. (You must provide more specific instructions here. This is currently very vague.)
- Section 3: Layering and Swirling
- Pour half of the plain batter into the prepared loaf pan.
- Dollop spoonfuls of the cinnamon batter over the plain batter.
- Pour the remaining plain batter over the cinnamon batter.
- Dollop more spoonfuls of the cinnamon batter on top.
- Using a butter knife or skewer, gently swirl the batters together in a figure-eight motion. Do not over-swirl.
- Section 4: Baking the Bread
- Bake for 40-45 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out with a few moist crumbs (not wet batter). The top should be golden brown and slightly cracked.
- Let the bread cool in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring it to a wire rack.
- Section 5: Applying the Cinnamon-Sugar Coating
- While the bread is still warm (but not hot), brush the top and sides with the melted butter.
- In a shallow dish, combine the 1/2 cup sugar, cinnamon, and nutmeg for the topping.
- Gently roll the buttered bread in the cinnamon-sugar mixture to coat completely.
- Section 6: Cooling and Serving
- Let cool completely.
- Prep Time: 15M
- Cook Time: 45M
- Category: Breakfast
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Calories: 250 Calories
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