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Cinnamon Donut Bread: The Ultimate Guide to Baking Deliciousness Recipe

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This Cinnamon Donut Bread recipe is a delightful twist on traditional quick bread, featuring a moist, tender crumb swirled with cinnamon and molasses, then coated in a rich cinnamon-sugar butter glaze. Perfect for breakfast or a comforting snack, this loaf combines the best flavors of cinnamon donuts in an easy-to-bake bread form.

Ingredients

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Bread Batter

  • 1/4 cup canola oil or avocado oil
  • 1/4 cup softened butter
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 2 eggs at room temperature
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 cup buttermilk or 1/2 cup milk + 1/2 teaspoon white vinegar
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/2 teaspoon molasses

Cinnamon Sugar Coating

  • 1/2 cup butter, melted
  • 1/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/4 cup brown sugar
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a light-colored loaf pan with non-stick cooking spray and set it aside to ensure easy loaf removal later.
  2. Mix wet ingredients: In a large bowl, use an electric stand mixer to blend the canola or avocado oil, softened butter, and granulated sugar until combined well. Then stir in the eggs and vanilla extract until the mixture is smooth and creamy.
  3. Combine dry ingredients and buttermilk: Gently fold in the all-purpose flour, baking powder, salt, and buttermilk until a uniform batter forms. Scrape down the sides of the bowl to avoid lumps, ensuring an even batter.
  4. Prepare cinnamon swirl batter: Remove 1/2 cup of the prepared batter and place it into a smaller bowl. Stir in ground cinnamon and molasses into this portion to create the cinnamon swirl component.
  5. Layer the batters: Pour half of the plain batter into the bottom of the greased loaf pan. Spoon dollops of half the cinnamon batter over the plain batter layer. Next, pour the remaining plain batter on top, followed by the rest of the cinnamon batter dotted over the loaf.
  6. Swirl the batters: Using a butter knife, gently swirl the two batters together throughout the loaf to create a marbled cinnamon effect, being careful not to overmix.
  7. Bake the loaf: Place the loaf in the oven and bake for 45-50 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out with a few moist crumbs. This ensures the bread is cooked through but retains moisture.
  8. Prepare coating: While the bread is baking, melt the 1/2 cup butter and pour it into a large shallow dish. In a separate shallow dish, combine the granulated sugar, brown sugar, and ground cinnamon for the coating.
  9. Cool and unmold: Remove the loaf from the oven and allow it to cool for 10 minutes in the pan to set slightly. Then loosen the edges with a knife and carefully remove the loaf onto a wire rack or plate while still warm but cool enough to handle.
  10. Coat the loaf: Dip each side of the warm loaf into the melted butter until fully coated. Spoon any remaining butter over the edges, especially where it’s crispier, ensuring a luscious butter layer all around.
  11. Apply cinnamon sugar: Immediately transfer the butter-coated loaf to the cinnamon-sugar mixture and press gently into the sugar on all sides and the top until the loaf is fully coated with the cinnamon sugar crust.
  12. Serve: Slice the cinnamon donut bread and serve warm or at room temperature for a delicious, comforting treat reminiscent of classic cinnamon donuts.

Notes

  • You can substitute buttermilk with regular milk plus white vinegar to create a similar tangy effect.
  • Use a light-colored loaf pan to prevent over-browning on the edges.
  • Ensure eggs and dairy ingredients are at room temperature to achieve better batter consistency.
  • Swirling the batters gently avoids them blending completely, creating the distinctive cinnamon swirl pattern.
  • Serve the bread slightly warm for the best flavor and texture.

Keywords: cinnamon donut bread, cinnamon swirl bread, quick bread recipe, sweet bread, breakfast bread, cinnamon sugar coating

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