Amish Cinnamon Bread is a soft and sweet bread with a delightful cinnamon swirl. It’s often made with simple, wholesome ingredients. Here’s a recipe to try:
Amish Cinnamon Bread Recipe
Ingredients:
For the bread:
- 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, softened
- 2 cups granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 2 cups buttermilk (or 2 cups milk with 2 tbsp white vinegar, let it sit for 5 minutes)
- 4 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 tsp baking soda
For the cinnamon swirl:
- 2/3 cup granulated sugar
- 2 tsp ground cinnamon
Instructions:
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease two 9×5-inch loaf pans.
- Prepare the batter:
- In a large mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter and 2 cups of sugar until fluffy.
- Beat in the eggs, one at a time.
- Add the buttermilk and baking soda and mix until combined.
- Gradually stir in the flour until the batter is smooth.
- Prepare the cinnamon swirl:
- In a small bowl, combine the 2/3 cup sugar and 2 tsp cinnamon.
- Layer the bread:
- Pour half of the batter evenly between the two prepared loaf pans.
- Sprinkle 3/4 of the cinnamon-sugar mixture over the batter in each pan.
- Pour the remaining batter over the cinnamon layer and sprinkle the rest of the cinnamon-sugar mixture on top.
- Use a knife or a skewer to gently swirl the cinnamon sugar through the batter in each pan.
- Bake:
- Bake for 45-50 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Allow the bread to cool in the pans for about 10 minutes before removing them to cool completely on a wire rack.
This cinnamon bread pairs beautifully with a cup of coffee or as a sweet treat any time of the day. Enjoy the warm, cinnamon aroma as it bakes!
