Description
Warm cinnamon swirl bread fills your kitchen with comfort and nostalgia, making breakfast or afternoon tea feel like a delightful escape from routine. Swirling with sweet spices and tender crumb, this simple recipe delivers homemade happiness in just one slice.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients:
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 1 large egg
Swirl and Sweeteners:
- 1–½ cups sugar
- 3 teaspoons ground cinnamon
Supporting Ingredients:
- ¼ cup canola oil
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F and grab a large mixing bowl for the dry ingredients. Combine 2 cups all-purpose flour, 1 cup granulated sugar, 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon, 1 teaspoon baking soda, and ½ teaspoon salt.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together 1 cup buttermilk, 1 large egg, and ¼ cup canola oil until smoothly blended. Pour this wet mixture into the dry ingredients and stir just until everything is moistened.
- Mix the remaining ½ cup sugar and 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon in a small bowl to create your swirl topping.
- Grease only the bottom of a 9×5-inch loaf pan with a thin layer of cooking spray or butter.
- Pour half the batter into the prepared pan and sprinkle with half the cinnamon-sugar mixture.
- Add the remaining batter on top and scatter the rest of the cinnamon-sugar over the surface. Use a knife to gently swirl the topping through the batter.
- Slide the pan into the preheated 350°F oven and bake for 45-50 minutes. Check doneness by inserting a toothpick into the center – it should come out clean.
- Remove from the oven and let the bread cool in the pan for 10 minutes. Then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely before slicing.
Notes
- Check buttermilk temperature to ensure smooth mixing and prevent lumps in the batter.
- Avoid overmixing the dough, which can make the bread tough and dense.
- For a gluten-free version, swap regular flour with a cup-for-cup gluten-free baking blend.
- Brush the top with melted butter right after baking to create a soft, shiny crust.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 45-50 minutes
- Category: Breads
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 270 kcal
- Sugar: 25 g
- Sodium: 210 mg
- Fat: 8 g
- Saturated Fat: 1 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 45 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 35 mg