Description
Soft, tender slices of golden bread reveal a gooey cinnamon ribbon in every bite, filling your kitchen with a sweet, spicy aroma. Perfect for toasting or enjoying fresh from the loaf.
Ingredients
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup milk
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter melted and cooled
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 2 tablespoons ground cinnamon
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter melted
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F and grease a 9×5-inch loaf pan.
- In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, 2 tablespoons sugar, baking powder, 1 teaspoon cinnamon, and salt.
- In another bowl, combine the milk, melted butter, egg, and vanilla extract.
- Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and stir until just combined.
- In a small bowl, mix the 1/2 cup sugar, 2 tablespoons cinnamon, and melted butter to create the cinnamon swirl.
- Spread half of the batter into the prepared loaf pan and sprinkle the cinnamon swirl mixture evenly on top.
- Dollop the remaining batter over the swirl and gently swirl with a knife to create a marbled effect.
- Bake for 45–50 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Let the bread cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer it to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
- Always cool before slicing to prevent crumbling
- For extra richness, substitute half the milk with buttermilk
- Leftovers can be toasted and served with butter
- You can add chopped nuts or raisins to the batter