Description
Cinnamon Donut Bread is a warm, soft quick bread swirled with cinnamon sugar and topped with a crunchy cinnamon-sugar crust, delivering the nostalgic flavor of classic cinnamon sugar donuts in an easy-to-slice loaf. Perfect for breakfast, brunch, or a cozy snack, this bread is moist, tender, and irresistibly sweet.
Ingredients
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2 cups all-purpose flour
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1 cup granulated sugar
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1 tbsp baking powder
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1 tsp salt
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1 tbsp ground cinnamon
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1 cup milk
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2 large eggs
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1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
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1 tsp vanilla extract
For the cinnamon sugar swirl and topping:
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1/2 cup granulated sugar
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1 tbsp ground cinnamon
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2 tbsp unsalted butter, melted (for brushing)
Optional glaze:
- 1 cup powdered sugar mixed with 1-2 tbsp milk or cream
Instructions
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Preheat Oven and Prepare Pan:
Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9×5-inch loaf pan. -
Make the Batter:
In a large bowl, whisk flour, sugar, baking powder, salt, and cinnamon. In another bowl, whisk milk, eggs, melted butter, and vanilla. Combine wet and dry ingredients until just mixed; avoid overmixing. -
Prepare Cinnamon Sugar Swirl:
Mix sugar and cinnamon in a small bowl. -
Assemble the Bread:
Pour half the batter into the pan, sprinkle half the cinnamon sugar evenly over it. Pour remaining batter on top and sprinkle remaining cinnamon sugar. -
Bake:
Bake 50-60 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean. About 10 minutes before done, brush top with melted butter and sprinkle extra cinnamon sugar for a crunchy crust. -
Cool and Glaze (Optional):
Cool in pan 10 minutes, then transfer to wire rack. Drizzle optional glaze over cooled bread if desired. -
Serve:
Slice and enjoy warm or at room temperature.
Notes
Add nuts like pecans or walnuts for crunch.Add finely chopped apples for an apple cinnamon twist.Try maple glaze or cream cheese frosting as alternatives.Spice it up with nutmeg or allspice in the cinnamon sugar.
