Amish Cinnamon Bread is a delightful sweet bread that’s known for its cinnamon-sugar swirl. Here’s a recipe to make this comforting treat:Ingredients for the Bread:
- 1 cup butter, softened
- 2 cups granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 4 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 teaspoons baking soda
- 2 cups buttermilk (or make a substitute by adding 2 tablespoons vinegar or lemon juice to 2 cups of milk, let sit for 5-10 minutes)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Ingredients for the Cinnamon-Sugar Mixture:
- 2/3 cup granulated sugar
- 2 tablespoons ground cinnamon
Instructions:
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease two loaf pans.
- In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter and 2 cups of sugar until fluffy. Add the eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition.
- In a separate bowl, combine the flour and baking soda.
- Gradually add the flour mixture to the creamed butter mixture, alternating with buttermilk. Start and end with the flour mixture. Mix until just combined. Stir in the vanilla extract.
- In a small bowl, mix together the cinnamon and 2/3 cup of sugar to create the cinnamon-sugar mixture.
- Pour a quarter of the batter evenly into the two greased loaf pans. Sprinkle a generous amount of the cinnamon-sugar mixture over the batter in each pan. Repeat the layers, ending with the cinnamon-sugar on top.
- Use a knife or a skewer to gently swirl the cinnamon-sugar mixture through the batter in each pan, creating a marbled effect.
- Bake in the preheated oven 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 10-15 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
This Amish Cinnamon Bread is wonderful when served warm or at room temperature. Enjoy the delightful cinnamon swirls in each slice!
