Description
Warm cinnamon donut bread delivers nostalgic bakery magic straight to home kitchens. Sweet cinnamon swirls and tender crumb promise delightful comfort with each perfectly spiced slice you’ll savor.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients:
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 2 large eggs
Spices and Leavening Agents:
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
Topping:
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Prepare the oven at 350°F and thoroughly coat a loaf pan with butter or parchment paper to prevent sticking.
- Combine dry ingredients in a large mixing bowl, creating a uniform powder mixture of flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, and salt.
- Whisk wet ingredients separately, blending eggs, buttermilk, melted butter, and vanilla extract until smooth and consistent.
- Gently fold wet ingredients into dry ingredients, mixing until just incorporated to maintain a tender texture.
- Transfer batter into the prepared loaf pan, using a spatula to distribute evenly and create a level surface.
- Create a cinnamon-sugar topping by mixing sugar and ground cinnamon, then generously sprinkle across the batter’s surface.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 50-60 minutes, monitoring until a toothpick emerges clean and the top develops a rich golden-brown color.
- Allow bread to rest in the pan for 10 minutes, then carefully transfer to a wire rack for complete cooling, which helps set the bread’s structure.
Notes
- Swap buttermilk with dairy-free alternatives like almond or oat milk for a vegan-friendly version that maintains moisture and tenderness.
- Reduce sugar content by using monk fruit sweetener or stevia to create a lower-calorie, diabetic-friendly bread without compromising flavor.
- Incorporate chopped nuts like pecans or walnuts into the batter for added crunch and nutritional boost, enhancing texture and providing extra protein.
- Experiment with gluten-free flour blends to make this recipe suitable for those with gluten sensitivities, ensuring the same delightful cinnamon taste and soft crumb.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Snacks, Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 298 kcal
- Sugar: 19 g
- Sodium: 246 mg
- Fat: 12 g
- Saturated Fat: 7 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5 g
- Trans Fat: 0.2 g
- Carbohydrates: 41 g
- Fiber: 1.5 g
- Protein: 5 g
- Cholesterol: 55 mg