Description
Cinnamon sugar donut sweet bread blends comfort and nostalgia into one irresistible loaf. Warm spices and tender crumb promise a delightful treat you’ll crave with morning coffee or afternoon tea.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 2 cups (480 milliliters) all-purpose flour
- 34 cup (150 grams) granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup (240 milliliters) buttermilk
Binding and Leavening Agents:
- 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
Flavor Enhancers:
- 1/2 cup (115 grams) unsalted butter, melted
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Prepare the oven environment by heating to 350F (175C) and readying a 9×5-inch loaf pan with grease, flour, or parchment paper.
- Sift together flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and ground cinnamon in a medium mixing bowl, ensuring uniform distribution of dry ingredients.
- Whisk melted butter and sugar in a large bowl until smooth and integrated, creating a rich base mixture.
- Incorporate eggs individually into the butter-sugar mixture, thoroughly blending after each addition to create a smooth, cohesive texture.
- Fold buttermilk and vanilla extract into the wet ingredients, mixing until the liquid components are completely harmonized.
- Gradually fold dry ingredients into the wet mixture, stirring gently until just combined, avoiding overmixing to maintain the bread’s tender consistency.
- Transfer the batter into the prepared loaf pan, ensuring even distribution and smooth surface.
- Bake for 45-55 minutes, monitoring until a toothpick inserted into the center emerges clean, indicating complete cooking.
- Allow bread to rest in the pan for 10 minutes, then carefully transfer to a wire rack for complete cooling.
- Brush the warm bread surface with melted butter, creating a sticky base for the cinnamon sugar coating.
- Sprinkle a generous layer of cinnamon-sugar mixture over the buttered surface, ensuring even coverage.
- Optional: Roll individual slices in additional cinnamon sugar for extra sweetness before serving.
- Slice and serve alongside coffee, tea, or warm milk for a delightful treat.
Notes
- Use room temperature ingredients for a smoother, more even batter that blends effortlessly.
- Gently fold dry ingredients to prevent tough, dense bread by avoiding overmixing.
- Swap buttermilk with Greek yogurt or sour cream for a richer, tangier flavor profile.
- Store wrapped tightly at room temperature for up to 3 days to maintain moisture and softness.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Snacks, Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 221 kcal
- Sugar: 14 g
- Sodium: 175 mg
- Fat: 10 g
- Saturated Fat: 6 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
- Trans Fat: 0.2 g
- Carbohydrates: 29 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 48 mg