Description
Enjoy a slice of homemade goodness with this easy Amish Cinnamon Bread recipe. This simple and delicious bread is perfect for breakfast, brunch, or dessert. With its tender crumb and sweet cinnamon swirl, it’s a timeless classic that’s sure to become a family favorite.
Ingredients
- All-purpose flour: 3 cups
- Granulated sugar: 1/2 cup
- Instant yeast: 2 1/4 teaspoons (1 packet)
- Salt: 1/2 teaspoon
- Milk: 1 cup
- Butter: 1/4 cup (melted)
- Eggs: 2 large
- Cinnamon: 2 tablespoons
- Brown sugar: 1/2 cup, packed
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine flour, sugar, yeast, and salt.
- In a separate saucepan, heat milk and butter until butter is melted. Let cool slightly, then add to the dry ingredients along with the eggs. Mix until a soft dough forms.
- Turn the dough out onto a lightly floured surface and knead for about 5-7 minutes, until smooth and elastic.
- Place the dough in a greased bowl, turning to coat. Cover and let rise in a warm place for about 1-1.5 hours, or until doubled in size.
- Once the dough has doubled, gently punch it down. On a lightly floured surface, roll the dough into a large rectangle.
- In a small bowl, mix together cinnamon and brown sugar. Sprinkle this mixture evenly over the dough.
- Roll the dough up tightly and pinch the seam to seal.
- Place the rolled dough into a greased loaf pan. Cover and let rise for another 30 minutes.
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and bake for 30-35 minutes, or until golden brown.
- Let the bread cool in the pan for a few minutes before transferring it to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
- Use fresh yeast for the best rise.
- Ensure your milk and butter mixture is cooled slightly before adding it to the dry ingredients to avoid killing the yeast.
- Don’t skip the second rise; it contributes to a lighter, fluffier bread.
- For an extra touch, drizzle a simple glaze over the cooled bread.
- Add chopped nuts such as pecans or walnuts to the cinnamon sugar filling.
- Include a layer of cream cheese filling for an even more decadent treat.
- Mix in some raisins or dried cranberries for added texture and flavor.
- Top with a simple powdered sugar glaze or cream cheese frosting once cooled.
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Bread
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Amish
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 220 Kcal
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 35mg