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- Amish Cinnamon Bread
No kneading. No fuss. Just old-fashioned comfort baked with love.
Introduction
Amish Cinnamon Bread is one of those soul-warming, melt-in-your-mouth treats that transports you to a simpler time. A time when recipes were passed down through generations, kitchens smelled like sugar and spice, and sharing a slice was an act of love. It’s buttery, moist, and rippled with a cinnamon-sugar swirl that makes it almost taste like a cake disguised as bread. No yeast. No kneading. Just mix, bake, and watch it disappear in minutes — seriously, 15 if you’re lucky.
A Brief History
This bread is inspired by traditional Amish friendship bread, which usually starts with a fermented starter. But this version? It skips the starter — making it faster, easier, and still absolutely addictive. It reflects the Amish value of simplicity and home-based cooking — nourishing both body and soul.
While not an official “Amish recipe,” it reflects their homemade traditions, and has traveled across America in handwritten cards, tattered cookbooks, and whispered baking secrets between friends.
Ingredients
For the Batter:
- 1 cup (2 sticks) butter, softened
- 2 cups granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 2 cups buttermilk (or 2 cups milk + 2 tbsp vinegar or lemon juice, let sit 5 mins)
- 4 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 teaspoons baking soda
For the Cinnamon Sugar Swirl:
- 2/3 cup sugar
- 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
Method
1. Preheat and Prep
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour two 9×5-inch loaf pans (or use nonstick spray with flour).
2. Cream the Butter and Sugar
In a large bowl, cream together the butter and sugar until light and fluffy — about 3-5 minutes.
3. Add Eggs
Beat in the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition.
4. Mix Wet and Dry Ingredients
In a small bowl, stir the baking soda into the buttermilk (or soured milk).
Alternate adding buttermilk mixture and flour to the creamed butter mixture. Mix until just combined — don’t overmix.
5. Make the Cinnamon Sugar
In a separate bowl, mix the 2/3 cup sugar and 2 tsp cinnamon. This will become your swirl.
6. Layer and Swirl
Pour 1/4 of the batter into each loaf pan. Sprinkle 1/4 of the cinnamon sugar over each.
Repeat layers until batter and sugar are used up.
Use a knife to gently swirl the sugar into the batter.
7. Bake
Bake for 45–55 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
8. Cool and Serve
Let the bread cool in pans for 10 minutes, then remove to wire racks. Serve warm or cooled — either way, it won’t last long.
Formation & Flavor
The outer crust develops a slightly crisp edge thanks to the sugar, while the inside remains soft and moist with sweet cinnamon streaks. It looks like a marbled masterpiece and tastes like a hug.
For the Lovers of Baking & Cozy Moments
This bread isn’t just for breakfast. It’s for rainy mornings, chilly afternoons, or those nights when you want to say “I made this for you.” Lovers of sweetness, simplicity, and shared slices — this one’s for you.
Serve it with a mug of tea, coffee, or warm apple cider. Add a pat of butter, or toast it for a warm bite of nostalgia.
Conclusion
No kneading. No waiting. Just pure comfort. Amish Cinnamon Bread is a recipe that brings people together — friends, family, lovers, and hungry housemates alike. Bake it once, and it’ll become a regular guest in your kitchen — one that never overstays its welcome, because it’s always gone too fast.
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