Description
This Cinnamon Donut Bread is a moist, flavorful loaf that captures the warm, sweet essence of cinnamon donuts in every bite. Perfect for breakfast or an indulgent snack, the bread features a tender crumb infused with cinnamon and topped with a delightful cinnamon sugar crust.
Ingredients
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Dry Ingredients
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
Wet Ingredients
- 2 large eggs (room temperature)
- 1 cup whole milk
- 1/2 cup melted butter (cooled)
Instructions
- Preheat and Prepare Pan: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a loaf pan thoroughly to prevent sticking and ensure easy removal of the bread after baking.
- Mix Dry Ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, granulated sugar, baking powder, and ground cinnamon until evenly combined. This ensures the leavening and cinnamon flavor distributes evenly.
- Combine Wet Ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk the eggs, whole milk, and cooled melted butter together until fully blended. The eggs add structure, milk contributes moisture, and butter adds richness.
- Combine Wet and Dry: Gradually pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients. Stir gently until just combined. Be careful not to overmix to keep the bread tender and light.
- Prepare for Baking: Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan. Optionally, sprinkle additional cinnamon sugar on top for a sweet, crunchy crust that enhances the donut flavor.
- Bake: Place the loaf pan in the oven and bake for 50 to 60 minutes. Check doneness by inserting a toothpick into the center; it should come out clean or with just a few moist crumbs.
- Cool and Serve: Allow the bread to cool in the pan for about 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely before slicing. This helps the loaf set and makes slicing easier.
Notes
- Use room temperature eggs to help the batter combine smoothly.
- For extra sweetness and texture, sprinkle cinnamon sugar on top before baking.
- Make sure not to overmix the batter to avoid a dense bread.
- Use a toothpick to test for doneness to prevent under or overbaking.
- Store any leftovers in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days or freeze for longer storage.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 55 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Snack, Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (about 1/8 of loaf)
- Calories: 270 kcal
- Sugar: 16 g
- Sodium: 150 mg
- Fat: 11 g
- Saturated Fat: 6 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 36 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 5 g
- Cholesterol: 55 mg
Keywords: cinnamon donut bread, cinnamon bread, breakfast bread, cinnamon sugar bread, easy baked bread, sweet bread loaf
