This Amish Cinnamon Bread is a delightful, sweet bread with a rich cinnamon swirl. It’s perfect for breakfast, snacks, or as a dessert. Its tender crumb and comforting cinnamon flavor will make it a family favorite.
Ingredients
- For the Bread:
- 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup milk
- ¼ cup vegetable oil
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- For the Cinnamon Sugar Mixture:
- ¼ cup granulated sugar
- 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
- For Greasing:
- 1 tablespoon butter
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven:
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×5-inch loaf pan with butter.
- Prepare the Cinnamon Sugar Mixture:
- In a small bowl, mix together ¼ cup sugar and 1 tablespoon cinnamon. Set aside.
- Make the Bread Batter:
- In a large bowl, combine 2 ½ cups flour, 1 cup sugar, baking powder, and salt. Mix well.
- In another bowl, whisk together the milk, vegetable oil, egg, and vanilla extract.
- Add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients, stirring until just combined. The batter will be thick.
- Assemble the Bread:
- Pour half of the batter into the prepared loaf pan.
- Sprinkle half of the cinnamon sugar mixture over the batter.
- Pour the remaining batter on top and sprinkle with the remaining cinnamon sugar mixture.
- Swirl the Cinnamon:
- Use a knife or skewer to gently swirl the cinnamon sugar into the batter, creating a marbled effect.
- Bake:
- Bake in the preheated oven for 50-60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Cool and Serve:
- Allow the bread to cool in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely. Slice and enjoy!
Enjoy your homemade Amish Cinnamon Bread!