Cinnamon Swirl Bread for the Bread Machine

Ingredients

• 3/4 cup warm water
• 1/4 cup butter, softened
• 2 large eggs
• 3 tablespoons honey
• 3 cups bread flour
• 2 teaspoons salt
• 2 teaspoons active dry yeast
• 1/4 cup brown sugar
• 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon

Directions

1. Combine the water, butter, eggs and honey in the bread machine pan.
2. Add the bread flour, salt and yeast. Select the Dough cycle and press Start.
3. When the dough is ready, turn it out onto a lightly floured surface.
4. Roll out the dough into a rectangle about 12 inches by 8 inches.
5. Mix the brown sugar and cinnamon together and sprinkle it over the dough.
6. Starting from the short side, roll up the dough.
7. Place the dough into a greased 9x5 inch loaf pan.
8. Cover and let rise until doubled in size, about 45 minutes.
9. Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
10. Bake for 30 to 35 minutes or until golden brown.
11. Remove from the oven and turn out onto a wire rack to cool completely.

Interesting Facts

• Cinnamon is used in many different recipes, from sweet to savory.
• Cinnamon is a great source of antioxidants, which can help boost your immune system.
• Cinnamon has a unique flavor that complements a variety of recipes.