Description
Homemade cinnamon donut bread blends classic pastry comfort with irresistible sweetness, offering a delightful twist on traditional breakfast treats. Warm spices and tender crumb invite home bakers to savor each delectable slice with morning coffee or afternoon tea.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 2 cups (240 g) all-purpose flour
- 1 cup (200 g) granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1/2 cup (120 ml) whole milk
- 1/2 cup (113 g) unsalted butter, melted
Spices and Seasonings:
- 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon almond extract (optional)
Topping:
- 1/4 cup (50 g) brown sugar, packed
- 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
Instructions
- Prepare the baking environment by heating the oven to 350F (175C) and preparing a loaf pan with grease or parchment paper.
- Create a dry ingredient mixture by thoroughly combining flour, sugar, ground cinnamon, baking powder, and salt in a large mixing bowl.
- Whisk together eggs, whole milk, melted butter, vanilla extract, and almond extract in a separate container until well integrated.
- Gently fold the wet ingredients into the dry mixture, stirring until just incorporated without overworking the batter.
- Transfer the batter into the prepared loaf pan, ensuring an even distribution across the surface.
- Craft a delectable topping by mixing brown sugar and cinnamon, then generously sprinkle the mixture over the raw batter.
- Position the pan in the preheated oven and bake for 50-60 minutes, checking doneness with a toothpick that should emerge clean when inserted into the center.
- Allow the bread to rest in the pan for 10 minutes, then carefully transfer to a wire rack for complete cooling.
- Once cooled, slice the bread and savor the aromatic cinnamon-infused treat perfect for breakfast or an afternoon indulgence.
Notes
- Prevent overmixing by gently folding ingredients until just combined, which keeps the bread tender and prevents a tough, dense texture.
- Swap whole milk with almond or oat milk for a dairy-free version that maintains the bread’s rich, moist consistency.
- Test doneness accurately by inserting a toothpick at an angle near the center, ensuring it comes out with minimal crumbs for perfect moisture.
- Enhance flavor complexity by toasting spices like cinnamon briefly before adding to the mix, which deepens the warm, aromatic profile of the bread.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Snacks, Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 283 kcal
- Sugar: 23 g
- Sodium: 187 mg
- Fat: 12 g
- Saturated Fat: 7 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
- Trans Fat: 0.3 g
- Carbohydrates: 38 g
- Fiber: 1.5 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 46 mg