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Judy John

Beginner Cinnamon Bread Recipe

These beginner cinnamon bread slices bake with fluffy texture, buttery flavor, and warm cinnamon swirls. They make easy homemade treats perfect for breakfast, snacks, or cozy desserts.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Total Time 27 minutes
Servings: 18 cookies
Course: Breakfast, Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American
Calories: 225
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Cinnamon Bread Batter
  • 1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour leveled
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter softened
  • 3/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 2 large eggs room temperature
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/2 cup whole milk room temperature
Cinnamon Swirl
  • 1/4 cup brown sugar packed
  • 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon

Equipment

  • Mixing Bowl
  • Hand Mixer
  • Measuring Cups
  • Measuring Spoons
  • Loaf Pan
  • Cooling Rack
  • Freezer
  • Spatula
  • Whisk
  • Oven

Method
 

  1. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit and grease a loaf pan lightly.
  2. Whisk flour, baking powder, and salt together until evenly combined.
  3. Beat butter and sugar until fluffy and creamy with a pale texture.
  4. Add eggs and vanilla extract. Mix until smooth and fully combined.
  5. Alternate adding dry ingredients and milk until the batter becomes silky and smooth.
  6. Mix brown sugar and cinnamon together for the sweet swirl filling.
  7. Layer batter and cinnamon mixture into the loaf pan, then swirl gently with a knife.
  8. Bake for 12 minutes until the top looks golden and springs back lightly.
  9. Cool cinnamon bread in the pan briefly before transferring it to a cooling rack.

Notes

For softer cinnamon bread, avoid overmixing and remove it promptly after baking. Bake slightly longer for firmer texture. Freeze individual slices tightly wrapped for quick breakfasts later. Chill batter briefly if the swirl mixture sinks too quickly. Add raisins, chopped pecans, or vanilla glaze for flavor changes. Store cinnamon bread tightly wrapped for up to four days.