Description
A simple recipe for homemade cinnamon swirl bread with a soft texture and sweet cinnamon filling.
Ingredients
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 packet (2 1/4 tsp) active dry yeast
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 cup warm milk
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1 large egg
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 2 tbsp ground cinnamon
- 2 tbsp unsalted butter, softened
Instructions
- Mix flour, sugar, yeast, and salt in a bowl.
- Add warm milk, melted butter, and egg. Stir until dough forms.
- Knead dough on a floured surface for 5 minutes until smooth.
- Place dough in a greased bowl, cover, and let rise for 1 hour.
- Roll dough into a rectangle on a floured surface.
- Spread softened butter over dough, then sprinkle brown sugar and cinnamon.
- Roll dough tightly into a log and place in a greased loaf pan.
- Cover and let rise for 30 minutes.
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Bake for 30-35 minutes.
- Cool before slicing.
Notes
- Use fresh yeast for best results.
- Let dough rise in a warm place.
- Adjust cinnamon and sugar to taste.
- Prep Time: 1 hour 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Bread
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American