Description
Dollywood’s legendary cinnamon bread weaves magic through Southern comfort and sweet indulgence. Warm, buttery layers of pure delight invite hearty appetites to savor pure Tennessee hospitality.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 tsp ground cinnamon
Leavening and Liquid Ingredients:
- 2 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup milk
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil
Topping and Coating:
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 2 tbsp ground cinnamon
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F and thoroughly grease a standard 9×5-inch loaf pan to ensure easy bread removal.
- In a large mixing bowl, whisk together flour, granulated sugar, baking powder, and salt until completely incorporated and free of lumps.
- Create a central well in the dry ingredient mixture and crack eggs directly into the center, then pour in milk and vegetable oil.
- Gently fold and mix the wet and dry ingredients, stirring until just combined – avoid overmixing to maintain the bread’s tender texture.
- In a separate small bowl, combine brown sugar and ground cinnamon for the topping, creating a fragrant spice mixture.
- Pour half of the bread batter into the prepared loaf pan, then generously sprinkle half of the cinnamon-sugar mixture across the surface.
- Add the remaining batter on top, and finish by distributing the rest of the cinnamon-sugar blend evenly over the loaf.
- Drizzle melted butter across the entire surface, allowing it to seep into the cinnamon layers and create a rich, caramelized top.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 55-60 minutes, or until a wooden skewer inserted into the center comes out clean with minimal crumbs.
- Remove from oven and let the bread cool in the pan for 15 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to complete cooling.
- Slice and serve the bread warm for maximum flavor and soft, luxurious texture.
Notes
- Check bread’s doneness by inserting a skewer near the center, ensuring it comes out with minimal moist crumbs for perfect texture.
- Prevent dry bread by avoiding overmixing the batter, which can develop tough gluten and create a dense, chewy result.
- Experiment with alternative flour options like whole wheat or gluten-free blends to accommodate different dietary needs while maintaining similar moisture levels.
- Create a decadent breakfast variation by adding chopped nuts or dried fruits to the cinnamon-sugar mixture for extra flavor and texture complexity.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 55-60 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Snacks, Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 366
- Sugar: 25 g
- Sodium: 175 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 47 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 6 g
- Cholesterol: 44 mg