Description
This Best Cinnamon Bread Recipe delivers bakery-quality results with warm cinnamon swirls, a tender crumb, and irresistible aroma—perfect for cozy mornings or gifting.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 2 1/4 tsp active dry yeast
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 3/4 cup warm milk (110°F)
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1 large egg
- 1/2 cup brown sugar, packed
- 2 tbsp ground cinnamon
- 2 tbsp unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 2 tbsp milk
- 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
- Combine flour, sugar, yeast, and salt; add warm milk, melted butter, and egg to form dough.
- Knead 8-10 minutes until smooth and elastic.
- Let rise 1 hour in a warm place until doubled.
- Mix brown sugar and cinnamon; grease a 9×5-inch loaf pan.
- Roll dough into a 9×15-inch rectangle, spread softened butter, and sprinkle cinnamon sugar.
- Roll tightly from the short end and seal seam.
- Place in pan, cover, and rise 30 minutes.
- Bake at 350°F for 30-35 minutes until golden and hollow-sounding.
- Cool, then whisk powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla to glaze.
Notes
Ensure milk temperature is correct, allow full rise times, and cool completely before slicing to avoid gummy texture.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Bread
- Method: Baked
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 80
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 125mg
- Fat: 1.5g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1.5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2.5g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: cinnamon bread, homemade cinnamon loaf, sweet bread, bakery style bread, yeast bread