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Cinnamon Swirl Bread

Cinnamon Swirl Bread: Your Cozy Homemade Delight Today

Cinnamon Swirl Bread is a delightful homemade treat with a soft texture and fragrant cinnamon filling, perfect for breakfast or a snack.
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Rising Time 1 hour 30 minutes
Total Time 2 hours 25 minutes
Servings: 12 slices
Course: Breakfast
Cuisine: American
Calories: 200

Ingredients
  

For the Bread
  • 2 cups All-Purpose Flour bread flour can make it chewier
  • 2.25 teaspoons Instant Yeast always check for freshness
  • 1 cup Warm Milk substitute with soy or almond milk for a dairy-free option
  • cup Granulated Sugar coconut sugar or maple syrup can be alternatives
  • cup Unsalted Butter use vegetable oil for a dairy-free version, melted
  • 1 large Egg a flax egg can replace it for a vegan option
  • 1 teaspoon Salt enhances flavor and strengthens gluten structure
For the Filling
  • cup Brown Sugar light or dark brown sugar works interchangeably
  • 1 tablespoon Ground Cinnamon adjust to taste for more or less spice

Equipment

  • mixing bowl
  • loaf pan
  • wire rack
  • serrated knife

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. In a mixing bowl, combine 1 cup of warm milk, ⅓ cup of granulated sugar, and 2 ¼ teaspoons of instant yeast. Allow the mixture to sit for about 5 minutes until it becomes frothy.
  2. Once the yeast mixture is frothy, add in ⅓ cup of melted unsalted butter, 1 large egg, 1 teaspoon of salt, and 2 cups of all-purpose flour. Mix until well incorporated, then gradually add remaining flour until the dough forms a cohesive mass.
  3. Transfer the dough onto a lightly floured surface and knead for 8-10 minutes until smooth and elastic.
  4. Place the kneaded dough in a greased bowl, cover with a towel, and let rise in a warm area for about 1 hour or until doubled in size.
  5. Prepare the filling by mixing ⅓ cup of brown sugar and 1 tablespoon of ground cinnamon in a small bowl.
  6. Once risen, gently punch down the dough, roll it out into a 12x15-inch rectangle, and spread the cinnamon filling evenly, leaving a small border.
  7. Starting from one long edge, tightly roll the dough into a log shape and pinch the ends to seal.
  8. Place the rolled dough seam side down in a greased loaf pan, cover with a towel, and let rise for another 30 minutes.
  9. Preheat your oven to 350°F. Bake for 30-35 minutes until golden brown and sounds hollow when tapped.
  10. Remove from oven, cool in pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely before slicing.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 200kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 3gFat: 8gSaturated Fat: 5gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 200mgPotassium: 100mgFiber: 1gSugar: 8gVitamin A: 200IUCalcium: 50mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Allow the bread to cool completely before slicing to prevent a gummy texture. For best results, use a serrated knife for neat slices.

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