Cinnamon Donut Bread
Enjoy the delightful flavors of a warm cinnamon donut transformed into a convenient, sliceable bread. This amazing cinnamon donut bread is perfect for breakfast, brunch, or as a sweet treat any time of day, offering pure baking joy with every bite.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Total Time: 65 minutes
- Yield: 10-12 servings
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baked
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- For the Bread:
- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- ¾ cup granulated sugar
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¾ cup milk
- 1 large egg
- ¼ cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- For the Cinnamon Swirl:
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted (for brushing)
- Optional Glaze:
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 2 tablespoons milk or cream
- ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9×5-inch loaf pan, or line with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, ¾ cup granulated sugar, baking powder, and salt.
- In a separate medium bowl, whisk together the ¾ cup milk, egg, ¼ cup melted butter, and 1 teaspoon vanilla extract.
- Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and mix with a spatula until just combined. Be careful not to overmix; a few lumps are okay.
- In a small bowl, prepare the cinnamon swirl mixture by combining ½ cup granulated sugar and 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon.
- Pour half of the bread batter into the prepared loaf pan and spread evenly. Sprinkle half of the cinnamon-sugar mixture over the batter.
- Carefully spoon the remaining bread batter over the cinnamon-sugar layer and spread gently. Sprinkle the remaining cinnamon-sugar mixture evenly over the top.
- Using a knife or skewer, gently swirl the cinnamon-sugar into the top layer of the batter, being careful not to go too deep.
- Bake for 40-50 minutes, or until a wooden skewer inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Let the bread cool in the pan for 10 minutes before carefully transferring it to a wire rack to cool completely.
- (Optional Glaze): While the bread cools, whisk together powdered sugar, 2 tablespoons milk/cream, and ½ teaspoon vanilla extract until smooth. Drizzle over the cooled bread before slicing and serving.
Notes
Serve warm for the best experience, perhaps with an extra dusting of powdered sugar or a dollop of whipped cream for an extra treat. This bread also freezes well for later enjoyment.