Description
This Amish Cinnamon Bread Recipe is a soft, sweet, and cinnamon-swirled delight, perfect for breakfast or as a cozy afternoon snack. With a moist, buttery texture and a crunchy cinnamon-sugar topping, this bread requires no yeast and is easy to prepare. Whether you’re baking it for family, friends, or just yourself, this homemade treat is sure to become a favorite!
Ingredients
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Ingredients
For the Bread Batter:
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- ½ cup unsalted butter (softened)
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup buttermilk (or substitute with 1 cup milk + 1 tbsp vinegar)
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
For the Cinnamon Sugar Swirl:
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- 1 ½ tablespoons ground cinnamon
Instructions
Instructions
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Preheat the oven & prepare the loaf pan
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9×5-inch loaf pan to prevent sticking.
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Mix the wet ingredients
- In a large mixing bowl, cream together butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition.
- Stir in the vanilla extract for extra flavor.
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Combine dry ingredients & make the batter
- In a separate bowl, whisk together flour and baking soda.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, alternating with buttermilk.
- Stir until just combined—avoid overmixing to keep the bread soft.
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Layer the batter & cinnamon swirl
- Pour half of the batter into the prepared loaf pan.
- Sprinkle half of the cinnamon-sugar mixture evenly on top.
- Add the remaining batter, then top with the rest of the cinnamon-sugar mixture.
- Use a knife to swirl the cinnamon-sugar into the batter for a marbled effect.
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Bake the bread
- Place the pan in the oven and bake for 50-60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
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Cool & serve
- Let the bread cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer it to a wire rack to cool completely before slicing.
- Enjoy warm with butter or a drizzle of honey!
Notes
- Substitutions: You can replace buttermilk with plain yogurt for a tangy twist.
- Storage: Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 4 days, or refrigerate for up to a week.
- Freezing: Wrap tightly in plastic wrap and freeze for up to 3 months. Thaw at room temperature before serving.
- Enhancements: Add chopped walnuts, raisins, or chocolate chips for a fun variation.
- Prep Time: 10
- Cook Time: 50
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Amish, American
Keywords: Amish cinnamon bread, homemade cinnamon bread, cinnamon swirl loaf, no-yeast cinnamon bread, Amish sweet bread, breakfast bread, quick cinnamon bread, easy cinnamon bread