Easy Amish Cinnamon Bread

Let me tell you about this little gem that goes by Easy Amish Cinnamon Bread. Imagine the warm embrace of cinnamon dancing with sugar in a soft, tender loaf. Now stop imagining and make it real! It’s my weapon for those times when I need to impress without breaking a sweat. Seriously, try this, because your taste buds deserve a little party without all the fuss.

So, picture this: It’s a lazy Sunday morning, PJ vibes still strong, and my husband (bless him) is demanding something sweet. Enter this glorious cinnamon loaf. It’s become our weekend ritual, the smell luring the whole family to the kitchen like moths to a flame. Even my little ones, notorious kitchen critics, give me a chorus of ‘yums.’ The moment this stuff hits the table, it’s gone faster than you can say “cinnamon sugar!”

Why You’ll Love This Easy Amish Cinnamon Bread

Here’s why you’re gonna fall head over heels for this bad boy:

– It’s like a cinnamon roll and a loaf of bread had a love child. And who wouldn’t love that?
– Minimal fuss with maximum payoff – my kind of math!
– You only need everyday ingredients. You won’t have to do a grocery store pilgrimage.

How to Make It

Okay, let’s pretend we’re huddled in my kitchen, sipping coffee while chaos reigns. So, grab your mixing bowl, and don’t worry if you get flour everywhere — it’s part of the charm. First, you mix your dry ingredients like a pro (or in my case, a whirlwind). Then, pour in your buttermilk or a makeshift one because who keeps buttermilk around? It’s your life, I won’t judge. Stir until your arm’s sore or the mix looks good enough, both work.

You take your batter and half of it gets a nice spread in a loaf pan, then do your inner artist proud by swirling cinnamon sugar all over. Repeat the layers and give it one last artistic swirl — a bread Picasso, if you will. Then it’s into the oven, and you can kick back and let that sweet smell do its magic. Just don’t go too far; I’ve burned mine before because, well, Life.

Ingredient Notes

– Flour: Use good ol’ all-purpose. If you overthink it, you might end up Googling substitutes for hours. (Been there.)
– Sugar: This gives it a sweet punch. Don’t skimp unless you want disappointment in loaf form.
– Buttermilk: Homemade by milk + a dash of vinegar or lemon because ain’t nobody got time for store-bought.

Recipe Steps

1. Mix dry ingredients in a bowl.
2. Combine milk and vinegar for a DIY buttermilk if needed.
3. Mix wet ingredients with dry, not forgetting to stir.
4. Swirl in cinnamon sugar like your inner artiste.
5. Pour half batter into a loaf pan, layer cinnamon, and repeat.
6. Bake and let the aroma make you very popular in your house.

What to Serve It With

Tips & Mistakes

1. Swirl it – go nuts with that cinnamon. You’re making art!
2. Don’t open the oven for a sneaky peek every five minutes. Let it bake, no peeking!

Storage Tips

Got leftovers? You’ll be lucky. I usually wrap it in foil, pop it in the fridge, and if by miracle there’s any left the next day, it’s breakfast. Cold cinnamon bread transcends reality.

Variations and Substitutions

Feeling adventurous? Swap regular sugar with honey or maple syrup for a funky twist. Or double the cinnamon for a punch in the mouth (in a good way). No buttermilk? Extemporize with milk and a splash of vinegar — you caught me again. You’ll find a way!

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Easy Amish Cinnamon Bread

This simple Amish Cinnamon Bread is soft, sweet, and swirled with a cinnamon sugar layer that's perfect for breakfast or snacks.

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Prep Time: 15 minutes minutes

Cook Time: 30 minutes minutes

Total Time: 45 minutes minutes

Servings: 12

Calories: 120kcal

Ingredients

 

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Main Ingredients

• ▢ 2 cups all-purpose flour
• ▢ 0.75 cup granulated sugar
• ▢ 1 packet active dry yeast
• ▢ 0.5 cup warm water about 110°F
• ▢ 0.33 cup milk warmed
• ▢ 0.25 cup butter melted
• ▢ 1 large egg
• ▢ 1 teaspoon salt
• ▢ 0.5 cup brown sugar for cinnamon swirl
• ▢ 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon for cinnamon swirl

Instructions

Preparation Steps

• In a small bowl, dissolve the yeast in warm water and let it sit for about 5 minutes until foamy.
• In a large mixing bowl, combine flour, sugar, and salt.
• Add melted butter, warm milk, egg, and the yeast mixture to the dry ingredients. Mix until a dough forms.
• Knead the dough on a floured surface for about 5 to 7 minutes until smooth and elastic.
• Place the dough in a greased bowl, cover, and let it rise in a warm place until doubled in size, about 1 hour.
• Roll out the dough into a rectangle and sprinkle evenly with brown sugar and cinnamon mixture.
• Roll the dough tightly into a loaf shape and place it in a greased loaf pan.
• Cover the loaf and let it rise again until doubled, about 30 minutes.
• Bake the bread at 350°F (175°C) for 25 to 30 minutes or until golden brown and cooked through.
• Remove from oven, let cool slightly, then slice and serve warm.

Notes

This Amish Cinnamon Bread stays fresh for several days and can be toasted for an extra crisp texture. Perfect with butter or cream cheese.