How to Make Cinnamon Swirl Bread - A Step-by-Step Guide

There's nothing quite like the smell of freshly baked bread wafting through the house. And when that bread is a sweet and spicy cinnamon swirl bread, it's even better. This delicious bread is the perfect treat for breakfast, brunch, or an afternoon snack. It's easy to make and will bring a touch of warmth and comfort to any meal.

The key to making a perfect cinnamon swirl bread is to ensure the dough is soft and airy, and the cinnamon swirl is just the right amount of sweet and spicy....

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Ingredients

  • 1 ⅓ cups white sugar, divided
  • 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 tablespoon baking powder
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • 1 large egg, beaten
  • 1 cup milk
  • ⅓ cup vegetable oil

Information

  • Prep Time: 10 mins
  • Cook Time: 45 mins
  • Additional Time: 10 mins
  • Total Time: 1 hr 5 mins
  • Servings: 12
  • Yield: 1 9x5-inch loaf

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Lightly grease a 9x5-inch loaf pan.
  • Mix together 1/3 cup sugar and 2 teaspoons cinnamon in a small bowl; set aside.
  • Combine flour, remaining 1 cup sugar, baking powder, and salt together in a large bowl. Combine egg, milk, and oil in a separate bowl; add to flour mixture. Stir until just moistened.
  • Pour 1/2 of the batter into the prepared pan. Sprinkle with 1/2 of the reserved cinnamon-sugar mixture. Repeat with remaining batter and cinnamon-sugar mixture. Draw a knife through batter to marble.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until a toothpick inserted into the center of the loaf comes out clean, 45 to 50 minutes.
  • Let cool in the pan for 10 minutes before removing to a wire rack to cool completely. Wrap in foil and let sit overnight before slicing.
  • Nutrition

    233 cal.

    • Total Fat: 7g
    • Saturated Fat: 1g
    • Cholesterol: 17mg
    • Sodium: 195mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 40g
    • Dietary Fiber: 1g
    • Total Sugars: 23g
    • Protein: 3g
    • Vitamin C: 0mg
    • Calcium: 80mg
    • Iron: 1mg
    • Potassium: 61mg