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Cinnamon Bread

Heavenly Cinnamon Bread That Makes Mornings Magical

This delightful Cinnamon Bread is easy to make, transforms your kitchen with its aroma, and delivers a moist loaf perfect for breakfast or an afternoon treat.
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Prep Time 25 minutes
Cook Time 50 minutes
Cooling Time 10 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 25 minutes
Servings: 10 slices
Course: Breakfast
Cuisine: American
Calories: 190
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Bread
  • 2 cups All-purpose flour Substitute with a gluten-free blend for a gluten-free version.
  • 1 cup Sugar Reduce by half for a less sweet flavor.
  • 1 teaspoon Baking soda Essential leavening agent.
  • 1 teaspoon Baking powder Essential leavening agent.
  • 1/2 teaspoon Salt Enhances flavor.
  • 1 tablespoon Cinnamon Increase for a stronger flavor.
  • 1 cup 2% milk Can swap with almond milk or buttermilk.
  • 1 tablespoon Lemon juice Can be omitted.
  • 1/2 cup Vegetable oil Replace with melted butter for richer taste.
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract Use high-quality extract.
  • 2 large Eggs Use flax egg for vegan option.
For the Cinnamon Swirl
  • 1/2 cup Brown sugar Substitute with white sugar and molasses if needed.
  • 1/4 cup Melted butter Swap with coconut oil for dairy-free option.

Equipment

  • 9x5-inch loaf pan
  • mixing bowls
  • whisk
  • spatula
  • Toothpick

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions for Cinnamon Bread
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease and flour a 9x5-inch loaf pan.
  2. In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, baking soda, baking powder, salt, and cinnamon.
  3. In a large bowl, combine milk and lemon juice, let stand for 5 minutes. Add oil, vanilla, and eggs; whisk until smooth.
  4. Gradually stir the dry mixture into the wet mixture, folding gently until just combined.
  5. Mix brown sugar, cinnamon, and melted butter in a small bowl to create the cinnamon filling.
  6. Pour half of the batter into the prepared loaf pan, sprinkle cinnamon filling over and swirl gently.
  7. Add the remaining batter, sprinkle leftover filling on top and swirl lightly.
  8. Bake for approximately 50 minutes until a toothpick comes out clean.
  9. Cool in the pan for 5-10 minutes before inverting onto a wire rack.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 190kcalCarbohydrates: 29gProtein: 3gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 1gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 150mgPotassium: 100mgFiber: 1gSugar: 10gVitamin A: 1IUCalcium: 2mgIron: 4mg

Notes

For best results, avoid overmixing to keep the bread tender. Customize with nuts or raisins for added texture.

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