Cinna Bread
Indulge in the irresistible aroma and flavor of homemade Cinna Bread—a soft, buttery loaf swirled with a luscious cinnamon-sugar filling and finished with a velvety glaze. This comforting cinnamon bread is perfect for breakfast, brunch, or an afternoon snack, offering a tender crumb and layers of warm spice in every slice. Using simple pantry staples like all-purpose flour, brown sugar, and ground cinnamon, this recipe combines classic baking techniques like kneading and proofing to achieve bakery-style results at home. Whether served plain, toasted, or paired with a hot cup of coffee, this cinnamon-infused bread is sure to become a family favorite.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 3.5 cups All-purpose flour
- 0.25 cup Granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- 2.25 teaspoons Dry active yeast
- 1 cup Whole milk
- 4 tablespoons Unsalted butter
- 1 large Egg
- 0.5 cup Brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon Ground cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
- 0.5 cup Powdered sugar
- 1 tablespoon Heavy cream
- 0.25 teaspoon Optional: Ground nutmeg
Instructions
In a medium saucepan, heat the milk and 4 tablespoons of butter over low heat until the butter melts and the mixture reaches about 110°F (warm to the touch but not hot).
In a large mixing bowl, combine 3 cups of flour, granulated sugar, salt, and yeast. Stir together.
Add the warm milk mixture, the egg, and the vanilla extract to the dry ingredients. Mix until fully combined using a wooden spoon or the dough hook of a stand mixer.
Gradually add the remaining 1/2 cup of flour until the dough comes together and pulls away from the sides of the bowl.
Knead the dough on a lightly floured surface for about 8-10 minutes until it becomes smooth and elastic. Alternatively, use a stand mixer with the dough hook attachment for 5-7 minutes.
Place the dough in a greased bowl, cover it with a clean kitchen towel or plastic wrap, and let it rise in a warm place for 1-1.5 hours, or until doubled in size.
While the dough is rising, prepare the filling by mixing brown sugar, ground cinnamon, and ground nutmeg (if using) together in a small bowl.
After the dough has risen, punch it down and roll it out into a rectangle about 9x15 inches on a lightly floured surface.
Spread 2 tablespoons of softened butter evenly over the dough, then sprinkle the cinnamon-sugar mixture evenly over the buttered surface.
Starting with the long edge of the dough, tightly roll it up into a log. Pinch the seam gently to seal.
Place the rolled dough seam-side down in a greased 9x5-inch loaf pan. Cover and let rise for another 30-40 minutes, or until the dough has risen an inch above the pan.
Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
Bake the bread in the preheated oven for 30-35 minutes, or until the top is golden brown and the internal temperature reaches 190°F.
Let the bread cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then remove it from the pan and cool completely on a wire rack.
While the bread is cooling, prepare the glaze by whisking powdered sugar and heavy cream together until smooth. Drizzle the glaze over the cooled bread before serving.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
321 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 6.9 g | 9% | |
| Saturated Fat | 3.9 g | 20% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 35 mg | 12% | |
| Sodium | 217 mg | 9% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 58.3 g | 21% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 1.8 g | 6% | |
| Total Sugars | 24.2 g | ||
| Protein | 6.3 g | 13% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.5 mcg | 2% | |
| Calcium | 57 mg | 4% | |
| Iron | 2.1 mg | 12% | |
| Potassium | 129 mg | 3% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
