Description
Delightful Amish cinnamon bread offers a nostalgic journey through rustic kitchens and cherished family traditions. Rich, golden loaves promise comfort with each warm, aromatic slice that connects generations of home bakers.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups granulated sugar
- 1 cup unsalted butter (softened)
- 2 eggs
- 2 cups buttermilk
- 4 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 tsp baking soda
- 2/3 cups (about 160 ml) granulated sugar
- 3 tsp ground cinnamon
Instructions
- Craft a delectable cinnamon sugar blend by thoroughly mixing granulated sugar and ground cinnamon in a small bowl. Reserve for later application.
- In a spacious mixing bowl, cream butter, sugar, and eggs until smooth and uniform. Gently fold in buttermilk, flour, and baking soda, stirring until a consistent batter forms.
- Divide the batter evenly between two greased loaf pans, ensuring equal distribution. Liberally dust the initial layer with prepared cinnamon sugar mixture, reserving a quarter for final topping.
- Pour remaining batter over the cinnamon sugar layer, creating a balanced distribution in each pan. Sprinkle the reserved cinnamon sugar across the loaf surfaces.
- Position pans in a preheated 350°F oven. Bake for 45-50 minutes, monitoring until a inserted skewer emerges completely clean, indicating thorough cooking.
- Remove from oven and allow bread to rest for 20 minutes, enabling proper cooling and structural stabilization before carefully extracting from pans.
Notes
- Customize the cinnamon sugar ratio by adjusting ground cinnamon to suit personal taste preferences, creating a more intense or subtle flavor profile.
- Substitute buttermilk with regular milk mixed with a tablespoon of white vinegar or lemon juice for a convenient alternative when buttermilk is unavailable.
- Transform this recipe into a gluten-free version by using a one-to-one gluten-free flour blend, ensuring the same tender texture and delightful taste.
- Create a low-sugar option by replacing half the granulated sugar with a natural sweetener like stevia or using a reduced-sugar baking blend.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Snacks, Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 28 g
- Sodium: 150 mg
- Fat: 12 g
- Saturated Fat: 7 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
- Trans Fat: 0.2 g
- Carbohydrates: 54 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 5 g
- Cholesterol: 45 mg