Description
Soft, sweet, and perfectly swirled with cinnamon sugar, this Homemade Cinnamon Swirl Bread is the ultimate comfort treat. Enjoy it toasted with butter for breakfast or as a delightful snack.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 1/4 tsp active dry yeast
- 1 cup warm milk (110°F)
- 4 tbsp unsalted butter, melted
- 1 large egg
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/3 cup brown sugar
- 2 tbsp cinnamon
- 2 tbsp softened butter (for filling)
Instructions
- Prepare Dough: Activate yeast with warm milk and 1 tbsp sugar until foamy. Combine flour, salt, sugar, egg, melted butter, and yeast mixture. Knead until smooth. Let rise 1-2 hours until doubled.
- Create Swirl: Roll dough into a rectangle. Spread softened butter, sprinkle brown sugar mixed with cinnamon.
- Shape Loaf: Roll dough tightly, seal the seam, place in a greased loaf pan.
- Second Rise: Let rise 30-45 minutes until puffy. Preheat oven to 350°F.
- Bake: Bake for 35-40 minutes until golden brown. Cool before slicing.
Notes
- Overnight Option: Let the dough rise overnight in the fridge for fresh morning baking.
- Add-Ins: Mix raisins or nuts for extra texture.
Nutrition
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 14g
- Fat: 9g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 6g