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Cinnamon Swirl Bread
5 from 21 votes

Cinnamon Swirl Bread

Cinnamon Swirl Bread is a soft, enriched yeast bread rolled with a cinnamon-sugar mixture to create a sweet spiral pattern inside. The dough combines milk, eggs, butter, and yeast for a tender crumb, while the cinnamon sugar and melted butter filling add a flavorful layer. Glazing the loaf with an egg wash lends a shiny, golden crust after baking.

Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
40 mins
Total Time
4 hrs 50 mins
Servings: 12 Servings
Calories: 220 kcal
Course: Bread
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 1 cup milk whole
  • 6 Tablespoons butter unsalted
  • 2-1/2 teaspoons active dry yeast
  • 2 egg large
  • 1/3 cup sugar
  • 3-1/2 cups flour
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/3 cup sugar
  • 2 Tablespoons cinnamon
  • 2 Tablespoons butter melted, unsalted
For greasing:
  • 2 tablespoons butter softened, unsalted
Egg wash:
  • 1 egg large
  • 2 tablespoons milk whole

Instructions

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  1. Melt butter with milk. Heat until very warm, but don't boil. Allow to cool until still warm to the touch, but not hot. Sprinkle yeast over the top, stir gently, and allow to sit for 10 minutes.
  2. Sift flour and salt.
  3. In the bowl of an electric mixer, mix sugar and eggs with the paddle attachment until combined. Pour in milk/butter/yeast mixture and stir to combine. Add half the flour and beat on medium speed until combined. Add the other half and beat until combined.
  4. Switch to the dough hook attachment and beat/knead dough on medium speed for ten minutes. If dough is overly sticky, add 1/4 cup flour and beat again for 5 minutes.
  5. Heat a metal or glass mixing bowl so it's warm. Drizzle in a little canola oil, then toss the dough in the oil to coat. Cover bowl in plastic wrap and set it in a warm, hospitable place for at least 2 hours.
  6. Turn dough out onto the work surface. Roll into a 18 x 9 inch rectangle. Smear with 2 tablespoons melted butter.
  7. Mix sugar and cinnamon together, then sprinkle evenly over the butter- smeared dough.
  8. Starting at the far end, roll dough toward you, keeping it tight and contained and pinch the seam to seal.
  9. Smear a 9x5 loaf pan with softened butter. Place dough, seam down, in the pan. Cover with plastic wrap and allow to rise for 2 hours.
  10. Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
  11. Mix egg with milk, and brush over the top.
  12. Bake for 40 minutes on a middle/lower rack in the oven. Remove from the pan and allow bread to cool.

Nutrition Information

Calories 220kcal (11%) Carbohydrates 26g (9%) Protein 4g (8%) Fat 11g (17%) Saturated Fat 7g (35%) Cholesterol 68mg (23%) Sodium 222mg (9%) Potassium 77mg (2%) Fiber 1g (4%) Sugar 12g (24%) Vitamin A 384IU (8%) Calcium 49mg (5%) Iron 1mg (6%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 12 Servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 220

% Daily Value*

Calories 220kcal 11%
Carbohydrates 26g 9%
Protein 4g 8%
Fat 11g 17%
Saturated Fat 7g 35%
Cholesterol 68mg 23%
Sodium 222mg 9%
Potassium 77mg 2%
Fiber 1g 4%
Sugar 12g 24%
Vitamin A 384IU 8%
Calcium 49mg 5%
Iron 1mg 6%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.