Description
An irresistible Amish Cinnamon Bread recipe featuring a tender, buttery batter swirled with a sweet cinnamon-sugar mixture, perfect for breakfast or an afternoon treat. This classic quick bread is moist, aromatic, and easy to make, delivering homestyle comfort in every bite.
Ingredients
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Wet Ingredients
- 1 cup butter, softened
- 2 cups sugar
- 2 eggs
- 2 cups buttermilk (or 2 cups milk plus 2 tablespoons vinegar or lemon juice)
Dry Ingredients
- 4 cups flour
- 2 teaspoons baking soda
Cinnamon Sugar Topping
- 2/3 cup sugar
- 2 teaspoons cinnamon
Instructions
- Cream the Butter and Sugar: In a large mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter and 2 cups of sugar until light and fluffy. Then, add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition to ensure a smooth mixture.
- Mix Wet and Dry Ingredients: Stir in the buttermilk (or milk with vinegar) until just combined. In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour and baking soda. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, stirring gently until just combined to avoid toughening the batter.
- Prepare the Cinnamon Mixture: In another small bowl, mix together 2/3 cup sugar and 2 teaspoons of cinnamon until well blended. This will create the sweet and spicy layer within the bread.
- Layer the Batter: Grease your loaf pans well. Pour half of the batter evenly into the pans, then sprinkle about three-quarters of the cinnamon-sugar mixture evenly over the batter. Add the remaining batter on top, and then sprinkle the remaining cinnamon sugar on each. Use a knife to gently swirl the cinnamon sugar through the batter, creating a marbled effect.
- Bake: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Place the loaf pans in the oven and bake for 45-50 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the bread comes out clean, indicating it is fully baked.
- Cool: Remove the pans from the oven and allow the bread to cool in the pans for about 20 minutes. Then, carefully remove the loaves from the pans and let them cool completely on a wire rack before slicing and serving.
Notes
- Substitute buttermilk with milk plus vinegar or lemon juice for a similar tangy effect.
- Ensure butter is softened to room temperature for easier creaming.
- Do not overmix the batter to keep the bread tender.
- Use a sharp knife to swirl the cinnamon mixture gently without mixing it in completely.
- Bake times may vary depending on oven; check for doneness with a toothpick.
- Store leftover bread wrapped tightly at room temperature for up to 3 days or freeze for longer storage.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Snack, Quick Bread
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (1/12th of one loaf)
- Calories: 320 kcal
- Sugar: 20 g
- Sodium: 230 mg
- Fat: 12 g
- Saturated Fat: 7 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
- Trans Fat: 0.3 g
- Carbohydrates: 48 g
- Fiber: 1.5 g
- Protein: 5 g
- Cholesterol: 70 mg
