Description
Homemade cinnamon donut bread brings classic bakery comfort directly to kitchen counters. Warm spices and sweet glaze create a delightful twist that makes breakfast or dessert special for families and friends.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups (480 ml / 16 fl oz) all-purpose flour
- 1 cup (240 ml / 8 fl oz) granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup (240 ml / 8 fl oz) buttermilk
- ½ cup (120 ml / 4 fl oz) unsalted butter, melted
- 2 ½ tsps ground cinnamon
- 3 tbsps (45 ml / 1.5 fl oz) granulated sugar (for topping)
- 2 tbsps (30 ml / 1 fl oz) unsalted butter, melted (for topping)
- 1 tsp baking powder
- ½ tsp baking soda
- ½ tsp salt
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon (for topping)
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Warm the oven to 350F (175C) and prepare a loaf pan with a light grease coating or parchment paper lining.
- Combine Dry Ingredients: Whisk flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and ground cinnamon in a large mixing bowl until thoroughly blended.
- Blend Wet Components: In a separate bowl, mix melted butter, eggs, buttermilk, and vanilla extract until smooth and consistent.
- Create Batter: Gently fold wet and dry ingredients together, mixing minimally to preserve the bread’s delicate texture. Stop stirring once ingredients are just incorporated.
- Fill and Bake: Pour batter into the prepared pan, smoothing the surface evenly. Bake for 50-60 minutes, watching for a golden-brown exterior and testing doneness with a clean toothpick.
- Cool and Release: Rest the bread in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack. Allow to cool completely.
- Finish with Topping: Brush the warm bread with melted butter, then dust generously with a cinnamon-sugar mixture. Slice and serve, optionally accompanied by butter.
Notes
- Prevent Overmixing: Stir batter gently and minimally to keep the bread light and fluffy, stopping when ingredients are just combined to avoid developing tough gluten networks.
- Check Oven Accuracy: Use an oven thermometer to ensure precise 350F temperature, as slight variations can dramatically impact bread’s texture and baking time.
- Buttermilk Substitution: If buttermilk is unavailable, create a quick replacement by adding 1 tablespoon of white vinegar or lemon juice to regular milk and letting it sit for 5 minutes to curdle.
- Moisture Preservation: Wrap cooled bread tightly in plastic wrap or store in an airtight container to maintain softness and prevent drying out, which helps extend its shelf life for 3-4 days at room temperature.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 55 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Snacks, Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 9
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 18 g
- Sodium: 180 mg
- Fat: 10 g
- Saturated Fat: 6 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 34 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 50 mg