Description
Warm, comforting Amish Cinnamon Bread delivers nostalgic farmhouse flavors with its tender crumb and swirling cinnamon essence. Home bakers can easily craft this cherished family recipe that connects generations through simple, delightful ingredients.
Ingredients
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Flour and Baking Ingredients:
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tablespoon (15 milliliters) baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon (2.5 grams) salt
Dairy and Wet Ingredients:
- 1/2 cup (113 grams) unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup (240 milliliters) milk
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon (5 milliliters) pure vanilla extract
Sweet and Spice Ingredients:
- 1 cup (200 grams) granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon (2 grams) ground cinnamon
Instructions
- Prepare the oven at 350°F and coat a 9×5-inch loaf pan with grease to prevent sticking.
- Combine flour, baking powder, and salt in a medium bowl, then set aside for later use.
- Cream butter and sugar in a large mixing bowl until the mixture becomes light and fluffy, creating a smooth base for the bread.
- Incorporate eggs individually, ensuring each is fully blended. Add vanilla extract and milk, stirring until the mixture is uniform.
- Gradually fold dry ingredients into the wet mixture, mixing carefully to avoid overmixing and maintain a tender texture.
- Create the cinnamon sugar filling by combining remaining sugar and cinnamon in a separate small bowl.
- Transfer half the batter into the prepared loaf pan, then generously sprinkle half of the cinnamon sugar mixture across the surface.
- Layer the remaining batter on top and distribute the rest of the cinnamon sugar evenly.
- Use a knife to gently swirl the batter and cinnamon filling, creating an intricate marbled pattern throughout the bread.
- Bake for 50-60 minutes, checking doneness by inserting a toothpick into the center—it should come out clean when the bread is fully cooked.
- Let the bread rest in the pan for 10 minutes, then carefully transfer to a wire rack to cool completely before slicing and serving.
Notes
- Softening butter at room temperature helps achieve a smoother, fluffier texture that blends perfectly with sugar.
- Avoid overmixing the batter to prevent a dense, tough bread; stop mixing as soon as ingredients are just combined.
- Use fresh cinnamon for a more vibrant, aromatic flavor that elevates the entire bread’s taste profile.
- Customize the recipe by adding chopped nuts or replacing some sugar with honey for a unique twist on the classic Amish cinnamon bread.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 50-60 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Snacks, Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 10 g
- Sodium: 150 mg
- Fat: 11 g
- Saturated Fat: 7 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 43 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 5 g
- Cholesterol: 50 mg