Description
A soft, moist cinnamon donut bread with a buttery crunch and irresistible cinnamon-sugar coating. Easy, no-yeast recipe perfect for breakfast, brunch, or dessert.
Ingredients
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For the Bread:
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 ½ teaspoons baking powder
- ½ teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- ½ cup unsalted butter, melted
- ¾ cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup buttermilk (or 1 cup milk + 1 tablespoon vinegar)
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
For the Cinnamon Swirl:
- ⅓ cup brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
For the Cinnamon Sugar Coating:
- ¼ cup unsalted butter, melted
- ⅓ cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
Instructions
- Prepare the Oven and Pan
Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9×5-inch loaf pan or line with parchment paper. - Mix the Dry Ingredients
In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and cinnamon. Set aside. - Combine the Wet Ingredients
In a large bowl, whisk melted butter and sugar. Add eggs one at a time, mixing well. Stir in buttermilk and vanilla extract. - Assemble the Batter
Gradually add dry ingredients to wet mixture, stirring until just combined. Avoid overmixing. - Create the Cinnamon Swirl
In a small bowl, mix brown sugar and cinnamon. Pour half of the batter into the pan, sprinkle the cinnamon sugar evenly, and top with remaining batter. - Bake the Bread
Bake for 45-50 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack. - Add the Cinnamon-Sugar Coating
Brush cooled bread with melted butter. Mix sugar and cinnamon, then sprinkle over the bread, pressing gently. - Serve and Enjoy
Slice and serve warm or at room temperature with coffee or tea.
Notes
- Make it gluten-free: Use a 1:1 gluten-free flour blend.
- Dairy-free option: Substitute plant-based butter and almond/oat milk.
- Turn into muffins: Bake in a muffin tin for 18-22 minutes.
- Storage: Store in an airtight container at room temperature for 3 days, in the fridge for 1 week, or freeze for up to 3 months.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 45-50 minutes
- Category: quick bread
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Keywords: cinnamon donut bread, cinnamon sugar bread, quick bread recipe, easy cinnamon bread, homemade sweet bread