Cinnamon Swirl Bread

This bread is soft, slightly sweet, and filled with a warm swirl of cinnamon sugar that melts into every slice. The golden crust gives way to a tender, pillowy interior, with ribbons of cinnamon running through each piece. It’s the kind of bread that tastes like comfort—perfect toasted with butter in the morning, or enjoyed as an afternoon treat with tea or coffee.

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Course: Breakfast, Snack

Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients

2¼ tsp active dry yeast 1 packet
1 cup warm milk
¼ cup granulated sugar
1 large egg
2 tbsp unsalted butter softened
3 cups all-purpose flour
1 tsp salt

For the Filling

2 tbsp unsalted butter melted
½ cup brown sugar packed
2 tbsp ground cinnamon

Method

In a large bowl, dissolve yeast in warm milk with 1 tbsp of sugar. Let sit for 5–10 minutes, until foamy.
Add the rest of the sugar, egg, butter, flour, and salt. Mix until a dough forms, then knead on a lightly floured surface for 6–8 minutes (or use a mixer with a dough hook). The dough should be smooth and elastic.
Place the dough in a greased bowl, cover, and let rise in a warm place for about 1–1 ½ hours, or until doubled in size.
Punch down the dough and roll it into a rectangle (about 9x13 inches). Brush with melted butter.
Mix brown sugar and cinnamon together, then sprinkle evenly over the dough.
Roll the dough tightly from the short side into a log. Pinch the seam to seal and place seam-side down into a greased loaf pan.
Cover and let rise again for 30–45 minutes, until puffy.
Preheat oven to 350°F. Bake for 35–40 minutes, until golden brown.
Let cool for 10 minutes before removing from the pan. Slice and serve warm (bonus points if you add butter).

Notes

Optional: Drizzle with a simple powdered sugar glaze for extra sweetness.

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