Cinnamon Swirl Bread Recipe

“Like a hug from the inside—soft, sweet, and loaded with cinnamon goodness!”

Ingredients

  • For the Dough:
    • 3 cups bread flour or all-purpose flour.
    • 1/4 cup granulated sugar.
    • 2 ¼ tsp instant yeast.
    • 1 cup warm milk.
    • 4 tbsp unsalted butter, softened.
    • 1 large egg.
    • 1/2 tsp salt.
  • For the Filling:
    • 1/2 cup brown sugar.
    • 2 tbsp ground cinnamon.
    • 2 tbsp melted butter (for brushing).

Instructions

  1. Prepare the Dough: In a large bowl, combine warm milk, sugar, and yeast. Add the flour, egg, softened butter, and salt. Knead for 8–10 minutes until the dough is smooth and elastic.
  2. First Rise: Place the dough in a greased bowl, cover it, and let it rise in a warm place for about 1 hour (or until doubled in size).
  3. Roll it Out: On a lightly floured surface, roll the dough into a large rectangle.
  4. Add the “Hug”: Brush the surface with melted butter, then sprinkle the mixture of brown sugar and cinnamon evenly over the dough.
  5. Shape: Roll the dough up tightly starting from the short end. Place it into a greased loaf pan.
  6. Second Rise: Let it rest in the pan for another 30 minutes.
  7. Bake: Bake in a preheated oven at 180°C (350°F) for 30–35 minutes until the top is golden brown and sounds hollow when tapped.

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