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Cinnamon Swirl Bread

Cinnamon Swirl Bread

Homemade cinnamon swirl bread that’s soft, sweet, and perfect for brunch, dessert, or the best French toast ever!
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Prep Time 25 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
First Rise: 1–1.5 hours 30 minutes
Servings 1
Calories 210 kcal

Equipment

  • Large mixing bowl

Ingredients
  

For the Dough:

  • 4 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 2¼ tsp 1 packet active dry yeast
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1 cup warm milk 105–110°F
  • 1/4 cup unsalted butter melted
  • 1 large egg room temp
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract

For the Filling:

  • 1/2 cup packed brown sugar
  • 2 tbsp ground cinnamon
  • 1/4 cup unsalted butter softened
  • 1 tsp flour

Optional Glaze:

  • 1 cup powdered sugar
  • 2 tbsp milk or cream
  • 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
  • Pinch of salt

Instructions
 

Make the Dough:

  • Combine 2 cups flour, sugar, yeast, and salt.
  • Mix warm milk with melted butter. Add to dry mix along with egg and vanilla.
  • Beat 2 mins, then add remaining flour ½ cup at a time until soft but not sticky.
  • Knead 6–8 mins on floured surface until smooth and elastic.

First Rise:

  • Place dough in greased bowl, cover, and let rise 1–1.5 hours until doubled.

Make Filling:

  • Mix brown sugar, cinnamon, and flour. Ensure butter is soft (not melted).

Shape the Loaf:

  • Roll dough to an 18x9" rectangle.
  • Spread butter, sprinkle filling, press lightly.
  • Roll tightly from long side. Seal edges and ends.
  • Place in greased loaf pan, seam side down.

Second Rise & Bake:

  • Cover and rise 45–60 minutes until loaf domes above pan.
  • Preheat oven to 350°F.
  • Optional: Brush top with milk or egg wash.
  • Bake 35–40 mins (tent foil after 25 mins if browning fast).
  • Internal temp: 190°F. Cool 10 mins in pan, then fully on wire rack.

Add Glaze (Optional):

  • Mix glaze ingredients until smooth. Drizzle over cooled bread.

Notes

  • French Toast Alert: Leftovers make incredible French toast.
  • Dairy-Free Option: Use almond/oat milk and coconut oil.
  • Vegan: Substitute flax egg and plant-based butter.
  • Add-Ins: Raisins, nuts, chocolate chips, or cream cheese filling for variety.
  • Storage: Wrap tightly and store at room temp up to 3 days, or freeze slices individually.

Nutrition

Serving: 1gCalories: 210kcalCarbohydrates: 33gProtein: 4gFat: 7gSugar: 10g
Keyword Cinnamon swirl bread, homemade cinnamon bread
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