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Cinnamon Swirl Bread Recipe

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Cinnamon Swirl Bread is a soft and fluffy homemade bread featuring a rich, buttery cinnamon sugar swirl. Perfect for breakfast, snacks, or dessert, this bread offers a warm, spiced aroma and a beautiful spiral pattern that delights both kids and adults.

Ingredients

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Dough

  • 3 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 2 1/4 teaspoons active dry yeast
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup warm water
  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened

Cinnamon Sugar Filling

  • 2 tablespoons ground cinnamon
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar

Instructions

  1. Activate the yeast: Dissolve the active dry yeast in warm water with a pinch of sugar. Let it sit for 5 minutes until it becomes frothy, indicating the yeast is active.
  2. Mix dry ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, combine the all-purpose flour, granulated sugar, salt, and softened unsalted butter evenly.
  3. Form the dough: Pour the activated yeast mixture into the flour mixture. Stir and mix thoroughly until a soft dough forms.
  4. Knead the dough: Transfer the dough onto a floured surface and knead for 5-7 minutes until the dough is smooth and elastic, which helps develop gluten structure.
  5. First rise: Place the kneaded dough in a greased bowl, cover it with a clean kitchen towel, and allow it to rise for 1 hour or until it doubles in size.
  6. Roll out the dough: Punch down the risen dough and roll it out into a rectangle on a lightly floured surface to prepare for filling.
  7. Prepare cinnamon sugar: In a small bowl, mix together the ground cinnamon and granulated sugar uniformly.
  8. Add filling and roll: Sprinkle the cinnamon sugar mixture evenly over the dough. Starting at one short end, roll the dough tightly into a log to create the signature swirl.
  9. Second rise: Place the rolled dough into a greased loaf pan. Cover and let it rise again for 30-45 minutes until puffed.
  10. Preheat oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) to prepare for baking.
  11. Bake the bread: Bake the bread in the preheated oven for 35-40 minutes or until it turns golden brown and sounds hollow when tapped on the bottom, indicating it is fully cooked.
  12. Cool and serve: Remove the bread from the oven and the pan, cool it on a wire rack, then slice and enjoy the warm, fragrant cinnamon swirl bread.

Notes

  • For extra indulgence, brush melted butter on the bread right after baking.
  • Reduce the sugar in the cinnamon sugar mixture for a less sweet bread.
  • Add raisins or chopped nuts into the cinnamon sugar filling to add texture and flavor.

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