Description
This Amish Cinnamon Bread recipe delivers a soft, cake-like texture with a delightful cinnamon-sugar swirl and a satisfyingly crackly topping. It’s easy to make with pantry staples and perfect for breakfast, snacks, or dessert.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 ½ cups granulated sugar
- 1 cup butter, softened
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 2 tablespoons ground cinnamon
- ½ cup brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease two 9×5-inch loaf pans or line them with parchment paper.
- In a large mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
- Beat in the eggs one at a time, then add the vanilla extract. Mix until fully incorporated and smooth.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, and salt.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, alternating with the buttermilk. Begin and end with the dry ingredients. Mix until just combined; do not overmix.
- In a small bowl, combine the brown sugar and cinnamon for the swirl.
- Spread half of the batter into the prepared loaf pans. Sprinkle half of the cinnamon-sugar mixture over the batter.
- Layer the remaining batter on top, then sprinkle with the rest of the cinnamon-sugar mixture.
- Bake for 30-35 minutes, or until a wooden skewer inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Let the bread cool in the pans for 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
- You can substitute margarine or plant-based butter for a dairy-free option.
- If you don’t have buttermilk, mix 1 tablespoon of lemon juice or vinegar with 1 cup of milk and let it sit for 5 minutes.
- For a richer flavor, add a pinch of nutmeg or cardamom to the cinnamon swirl.
- This bread freezes well. Wrap cooled loaves tightly in plastic wrap and then foil.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Breakfast/Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 45mg