Description
This Cinnamon Swirl Loaf is a bakery-quality treat you can make right in your own kitchen. It features a rich, soft dough and a special gooey cinnamon paste that creates perfect flavor pockets in every bite. It is the ultimate comfort food for a cozy weekend brunch or a special morning snack.
Ingredients
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- For the Dough:
- 1 cup warm milk (like warm bath water)
- 2 1/4 teaspoons active dry yeast (1 packet)
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted and cooled
- 1 large egg, room temperature
- 3 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon salt
- For the Gooey Filling:
- 6 tablespoons unsalted butter, very soft
- 1/2 cup brown sugar, packed
- 2 tablespoons ground cinnamon
- 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Activate the Yeast: Mix warm milk, sugar, and yeast in a large bowl. Let sit for 5-10 minutes until foamy.
- Mix and Knead: Add melted butter, egg, flour, and salt. Knead on a floured surface for about 8 minutes until smooth and stretchy.
- First Rise: Place dough in a greased bowl, cover with a towel, and let rise in a warm spot for 1 to 1.5 hours until doubled in size.
- Prepare Filling and Shape: Mix filling ingredients into a paste. Punch down dough and roll into a 12×18 inch rectangle. Spread filling evenly.
- Roll and Twist: Roll the dough tightly from the long side. Cut the log in half lengthwise and twist the two pieces together, crossing one over the other.
- Second Rise and Bake: Place in a greased 9×5 inch loaf pan. Cover and rise for 30-45 minutes. Bake at 350°F for 30-35 minutes until golden brown.
Notes
Check your yeast expiration date to ensure a high rise. Resist the urge to cut the bread immediately; let it cool in the pan for 10 minutes first. For a professional shine, brush the warm loaf with honey or sugar water after baking.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Baking
- Method: Oven
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 40mg