Cinnamon Sweet Bread

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🥖 Cinnamon Sweet Bread

“This bread is like a hug from the inside!” 💛
Soft, fluffy, sweet, and swirled with rich cinnamon goodness — every slice feels warm, cozy, and comforting. Perfect for breakfast, afternoon tea, or a late-night treat with a cup of coffee. Once you bake it, your kitchen will smell like pure happiness!

🌟 Introduction

Cinnamon Sweet Bread is the kind of recipe that brings everyone to the kitchen. The buttery soft dough, layered with brown sugar and cinnamon, creates beautiful swirls inside every slice. It’s tender, lightly sweet, and melts in your mouth.

This bread is perfect for:

  • Family breakfasts
  • Holiday mornings
  • Cozy weekends
  • Gifting to neighbors
  • Or just treating yourself

📜 A Little History

Cinnamon swirl breads trace back to European sweet yeast breads, especially from Scandinavian and German baking traditions. Cinnamon became popular in sweet breads during the spice trade era, when it was considered luxurious and special.

Over time, cinnamon bread became a staple in American home baking — loved for its comforting aroma and soft texture. Today, it’s a timeless classic enjoyed worldwide.

🧂 Ingredients

🥣 For the Dough:

  • 3 ½ cups all-purpose flour
  • ¼ cup granulated sugar
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 2 ¼ teaspoons instant yeast (1 packet)
  • 1 cup warm milk (not hot)
  • ¼ cup unsalted butter, melted
  • 2 large eggs

🍂 For the Cinnamon Filling:

  • ½ cup brown sugar (packed)
  • 2 tablespoons ground cinnamon
  • 3 tablespoons softened butter

✨ Optional Glaze:

  • 1 cup powdered sugar
  • 2–3 tablespoons milk
  • ½ teaspoon vanilla extract

🥖 Formation & Preparation

  1. Activate & Mix
    In a large bowl, combine warm milk and yeast. Let sit 5 minutes if using active dry yeast (skip waiting if instant).
  2. Make the Dough
    Add sugar, eggs, melted butter, and salt. Gradually mix in flour until a soft dough forms.
  3. Knead
    Knead for 8–10 minutes until smooth and elastic. The dough should be soft but not sticky.
  4. First Rise
    Place dough in a greased bowl. Cover and let rise 1–1½ hours until doubled in size.

🍞 Shaping the Bread

  1. Roll dough into a rectangle (about 9×18 inches).
  2. Spread softened butter evenly on top.
  3. Mix brown sugar and cinnamon together. Sprinkle evenly over dough.
  4. Roll tightly from the short side into a log.
  5. Place in a greased loaf pan seam-side down.

Let rise again for 30–45 minutes until puffy.

🔥 Baking Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C)
  • Bake for 30–35 minutes until golden brown
  • Cool 10–15 minutes before removing from pan

Optional: Drizzle glaze over warm bread.

🧁 Methods for Best Results

✔ Use room temperature eggs
✔ Do not overheat milk (warm, not hot)
✔ Knead properly for fluffy texture
✔ Roll tightly to create beautiful swirls
✔ Let it cool slightly before slicing

❤️ Why People Love It

Bread lovers adore this recipe because:

  • It’s incredibly soft and fluffy
  • The cinnamon swirl is sweet but not overpowering
  • It tastes amazing toasted with butter
  • Kids and adults both love it
  • It makes the house smell heavenly

Pair it with: ☕ Coffee
🫖 Tea
🥛 Cold milk

🏁 Conclusion

Cinnamon Sweet Bread isn’t just bread — it’s comfort, warmth, and love baked into every slice. Whether you enjoy it fresh from the oven or toasted the next morning, this recipe will quickly become a family favorite.

One bite, and you’ll understand why it feels like a hug from the inside. 💛

Would you like a version stuffed with cream cheese or turned into cinnamon swirl rolls too?

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