Description
Homemade Amish Cinnamon Bread brings warmth from traditional Pennsylvania kitchens, blending simple ingredients into a comforting classic. Sweet cinnamon swirls and tender crumb invite families to savor each delightful slice together.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 2 cups (250 g) all-purpose flour
- 1 cup (240 ml) buttermilk
- ½ cup (115 g) unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup (200 g) granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
Leavening and Seasoning Ingredients:
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Cinnamon Sugar Swirl:
- ⅓ cup (70 g) granulated sugar
- 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
Instructions
- Prepare your kitchen workspace by preheating the oven to 350F (175C) and thoroughly coating two standard loaf pans with grease and flour to prevent sticking.
- Create the dry ingredient foundation by whisking flour, sugar, baking soda, and salt in a medium mixing bowl until uniformly combined, then set aside.
- Craft the liquid mixture in a separate large bowl by thoroughly blending eggs, buttermilk, oil, and vanilla extract until smooth and well-integrated.
- Gently incorporate the dry ingredients into the wet mixture, stirring with careful, minimal strokes to maintain a light texture. Stop mixing as soon as the batter appears uniform to avoid developing tough bread.
- Construct the aromatic cinnamon sugar coating by thoroughly mixing granulated sugar and ground cinnamon in a separate small bowl.
- Distribute the initial batter layer evenly across the prepared pans, ensuring equal coverage. Generously sprinkle the cinnamon sugar mixture over this first layer, creating a delectable interior stripe.
- Add the remaining batter atop the cinnamon sugar layer, using a knife or skewer to create elegant swirling patterns that will distribute the sweet spice throughout the loaf.
- Position the pans in the preheated oven and bake for 55-60 minutes, monitoring until a toothpick emerges clean and the surface achieves a rich, golden-brown coloration.
- Allow the freshly baked bread to rest in the pans for approximately 10 minutes, facilitating easier removal. Transfer to a wire cooling rack, permitting complete cooling before slicing and serving.
Notes
- Swap buttermilk with yogurt or sour cream for a tangy twist and increased moisture if you don’t have buttermilk on hand.
- Reduce sugar content by using half the recommended amount or substituting with honey for a healthier alternative that maintains sweetness.
- Create a gluten-free version by replacing all-purpose flour with a 1:1 gluten-free baking blend, ensuring the same tender texture.
- Prevent dry bread by not overmixing the batter and checking doneness early, as overmixing develops tough gluten strands that can make the bread dense.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 5060 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Snacks, Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2
- Calories: 700
- Sugar: 67 g
- Sodium: 250 mg
- Fat: 34 g
- Saturated Fat: 21 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 90 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 6 g
- Cholesterol: 100 mg