Certainly! Here’s a simple recipe for homemade cinnamon bread:
INGREDIENTS:
For the Bread:
1 cup warm milk (about 110°F or 43°C)
2 1/4 teaspoons active dry yeast (1 packet)
1/4 cup granulated sugar
1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted
3 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 large egg
For the Cinnamon Filling:
1/2 cup granulated sugar
2 tablespoons ground cinnamon
1/4 cup unsalted butter, softened
For the Glaze (Optional):
1 cup powdered sugar
2 tablespoons milk
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
INSTRUCTIONS:
1. Activate the Yeast: a. In a bowl, combine warm milk and yeast. Let it sit for about 5 minutes until it becomes frothy.
2. Make the Dough: a. In a large mixing bowl, combine the activated yeast mixture, sugar, melted butter, flour, salt, and egg. Mix until a soft dough forms.
b. Knead the dough on a floured surface for about 5-7 minutes, or until it becomes smooth and elastic.
c. Place the dough in a greased bowl, cover it with a clean cloth, and let it rise in a warm place for 1-1.5 hours, or until it doubles in size.
3. Prepare the Filling: a. In a small bowl, mix together sugar and ground cinnamon for the filling.
b. Once the dough has risen, punch it down, and roll it out on a floured surface into a rectangle, about 12×18 inches.
c. Spread the softened butter over the rolled-out dough, then sprinkle the cinnamon-sugar mixture evenly over the butter.
4. Roll and Shape: a. Starting from one of the longer edges, tightly roll the dough into a log.
b. Place the rolled dough in a greased loaf pan.
5. Second Rise: a. Cover the loaf pan with a clean cloth and let the dough rise again for about 30 minutes.
6. Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
7. Bake: Bake the cinnamon bread in the preheated oven for 30-35 minutes, or until the top is golden brown and the bread sounds hollow when tapped.
8. Optional Glaze: a. If you’d like to add a glaze, whisk together powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla extract until smooth.
b. Once the bread has cooled slightly, drizzle the glaze over the top.
9. Cool and Slice: Allow the cinnamon bread to cool in the pan for about 10 minutes before transferring it to a wire rack to cool completely. Slice and enjoy!
This cinnamon bread is perfect for breakfast or as a sweet treat any time of the day. The swirl of cinnamon and sugar makes it irresistibly delicious!