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Cinnamon Swirl Bread Recipe

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This Cinnamon Swirl Bread is a delightful homemade yeast bread featuring a soft, tender crumb filled with a sweet cinnamon-sugar swirl. Its comforting aroma and warm, flavorful layers make it a perfect treat for breakfast, brunch, or an afternoon snack.

Ingredients

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Dough Ingredients

  • 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 Swirl 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 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.
  3. Form the dough: Pour the activated yeast mixture into the bowl with the dry ingredients. Mix thoroughly until a soft dough forms.
  4. Knead the dough: Transfer the dough to a floured surface and knead for 5-7 minutes until it becomes smooth and elastic, which helps develop gluten and gives structure.
  5. First rise: Place the dough in a greased bowl, cover with a clean kitchen towel, and let it rise in a warm place for about 1 hour or until it doubles in size.
  6. Shape the dough: Roll out the risen dough into a rectangle on a lightly floured surface to prepare for the cinnamon swirl.
  7. Prepare the cinnamon filling: In a small bowl, mix ground cinnamon and granulated sugar evenly.
  8. Apply the filling: Sprinkle the cinnamon-sugar mixture evenly over the rolled-out dough rectangle.
  9. Roll the dough: Starting from one short end, tightly roll the dough into a log to create the swirl effect.
  10. Second rise: Place the rolled dough into a greased loaf pan, cover, and let it rise again for 30-45 minutes to become puffy.
  11. Preheat the oven: Set the oven temperature to 350°F (175°C) to prepare for baking.
  12. Bake the bread: Bake the dough-in-loaf pan for 35-40 minutes until the bread turns golden brown and is cooked through.
  13. Cool and serve: Remove the bread from the pan and let it cool on a wire rack. Once cooled, slice and enjoy the warm cinnamon swirl bread.

Notes

  • Use warm water (about 110°F) to activate the yeast properly without killing it.
  • Kneading the dough thoroughly is essential for good texture and rise.
  • Ensure the first rise is done in a warm draft-free environment for optimum yeast activity.
  • For a more pronounced cinnamon swirl, feel free to increase cinnamon or sugar slightly.
  • The bread tastes best when served slightly warm, fresh from the oven or reheated gently.

Keywords: cinnamon swirl bread, homemade bread, yeast bread, cinnamon sugar bread, sweet bread, breakfast bread

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