Amish Cinnamon Bread is a delightful, soft, and flavorful bread that’s perfect for breakfast or as a sweet treat. It’s filled with a swirl of cinnamon sugar, making it both fragrant and delicious. Here’s a simple recipe for you to make this irresistible bread:
Ingredients:
For the bread:
- 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1 cup sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup buttermilk (or 1 cup milk with 1 tablespoon vinegar, let sit for 5 minutes)
- ½ cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
For the cinnamon-sugar swirl:
- ½ cup sugar
- 2 tablespoons ground cinnamon
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
Directions:
1. Preheat the oven:
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Grease and flour a 9×5-inch loaf pan.
2. Prepare the dry ingredients:
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, baking powder, salt, and cinnamon.
3. Mix the wet ingredients:
- In a large mixing bowl, beat together the sugar and eggs until light and fluffy.
- Add the buttermilk (or milk mixture), melted butter, and vanilla extract, mixing until well combined.
4. Combine the wet and dry ingredients:
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined. Be careful not to overmix.
5. Make the cinnamon-sugar swirl:
- In a small bowl, mix together the ½ cup sugar and cinnamon for the swirl.
6. Assemble the bread:
- Pour half of the batter into the prepared loaf pan.
- Sprinkle half of the cinnamon-sugar mixture over the batter.
- Add the remaining batter on top, and then sprinkle the rest of the cinnamon-sugar mixture over the top.
- Using a knife or skewer, gently swirl the cinnamon-sugar mixture into the batter by running it through the loaf in a zig-zag pattern.
7. Bake the bread:
- Bake for 50-60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. If the top starts to get too brown, cover it with aluminum foil for the last 10-15 minutes of baking.
8. Cool and serve:
- Allow the bread to cool in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring it to a wire rack to cool completely.
Optional:
- You can drizzle a simple glaze on top of the bread made from powdered sugar and a little milk if you want an extra touch of sweetness.
Enjoy your delicious Amish Cinnamon Bread! It’s perfect for serving at breakfast, as a snack, or even as a thoughtful gift. Let me know how it turns out!
