Indulge in the comforting aroma of warm cinnamon bread wafting through your kitchen with this easy-to-follow homemade recipe. Perfect for breakfast or as a sweet treat any time of day, this cinnamon bread is sure to become a family favorite.
Ingredients
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup sugar
- 2 eggs
- 1 cup milk
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
Directions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F and grease a 9x5-inch loaf pan.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt.
- In a separate large bowl, cream together the butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
- Beat in the eggs one at a time, then stir in the vanilla.
- Gradually mix in the flour mixture, alternating with the milk, until fully combined.
- Pour half of the batter into the prepared loaf pan.
- In a small bowl, mix the brown sugar and cinnamon for the filling.
- Sprinkle half of the filling mixture over the batter in the pan.
- Pour the remaining batter on top and sprinkle the remaining filling over it.
- Use a knife to swirl the filling through the batter to create a marbled effect.
- Bake for 50-60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Allow the cinnamon bread to cool in the pan for 10 minutes before removing and transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
Interesting Facts
Cinnamon has been used for centuries for its aromatic and medicinal properties.
Cinnamon bread makes a delicious French toast when sliced and pan-fried in butter.
This recipe can easily be adapted to make cinnamon rolls by rolling out the dough, adding the filling, and cutting into slices before baking.