Cinnamon Bread
This warm, fluffy cinnamon bread is spiraled with sweet cinnamon sugar, perfect for breakfast or as a delightful snack.
Ingredients
Dough Ingredients
- 1 cup packed light brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon salt
- 1 2/3 cups hot water
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened and cut into pieces
- 1 2/3 cups cold water
- 1 tablespoon rapid rise instant yeast
- 7 1/2 – 8 cups all-purpose flour
Cinnamon Sugar Mixture
- 1 1/3 cups sugar
- 2 tablespoons ground cinnamon
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
Egg Wash
- 1 tablespoon water
Instructions
Create the Dough
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the packed light brown sugar, salt, hot water, and softened butter. Stir until the brown sugar dissolves completely.
Activate the Yeast
- Add the cold water and sprinkle the instant yeast on top. Let it sit undisturbed for 10 minutes until bubbles form.
Add the Flour
- Add the all-purpose flour one cup at a time until a soft dough forms that pulls away from the sides of the bowl.
Knead the Dough
- Dust a clean working surface with flour and turn the dough out onto it. Knead for 5 to 10 minutes until smooth and elastic.
First Rise
- Place the kneaded dough in a greased bowl, cover it, and let it rise in a warm area for about 1.5 hours or until doubled in size.
Prepare the Loaf Pans
- Grease two loaf pans to prepare for the dough.
Make the Cinnamon Sugar Mixture
- In a separate bowl, mix the sugar, ground cinnamon, and flour for the cinnamon-sugar filling.
Prepare the Egg Wash
- In a small bowl, whisk together the egg and water.
Shape the Loaves
- When the dough has risen, punch it down gently. Divide into two pieces, roll each into a rectangle, brush with egg wash, and sprinkle with cinnamon-sugar mixture before rolling tightly.
Second Rise
- Place the rolled dough into the prepared pans and let rise for about 20 minutes.
Preheat the Oven
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
Bake the Bread
- Once risen, place the pans in the oven and bake for 40 to 45 minutes until golden brown.
Brush with Butter
- Brush with butter while the loaves are still warm.
Cool and Slice
- Once cooled, slice into the loaves and enjoy.
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Notes
For an extra indulgent treat, you can serve cinnamon bread with butter, cream cheese, honey, or maple syrup. This bread can also be toasted and topped with fruits.