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Amish Cinnamon Bread Recipe Easy Sweet Quick Bread
Emily

Amish Cinnamon Bread

A soft and tender quick bread swirled with layers of cinnamon sugar. This Amish Cinnamon Bread is simple to make, perfectly sweet, and delicious with coffee or tea.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 50 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 5 minutes
Servings: 16 slices
Course: Bake Your Own Bread, Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 280
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 cup (226 g) unsalted butter, softened
  • 2 cups (400 g) granulated sugar
  • 2 large eggs
  • 2 cups (480 ml) buttermilk (or homemade: 2 cups milk + 2 Tbsp vinegar or lemon juice)
  • 4 cups (500 g) all-purpose flour
  • 2 tsp baking soda
  • 2/3 cup (135 g) granulated sugar
  • 2 tsp ground cinnamon

Equipment

  • Mixing bowls
  • Hand mixer or stand mixer
  • Measuring cups & spoons
  • Loaf pans (8x4-inch)
  • Spatula & butter knife
  • Cooling rack

Method
 

  1. Heat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease two 8x4-inch loaf pans with butter or non-stick spray.
  2. Cream together softened butter, sugar, and eggs until fluffy and pale.
  3. Stir in buttermilk until fully combined.
  4. Add flour and baking soda, mixing until just incorporated. Do not overmix.
  5. In a small bowl, mix together ⅔ cup sugar and cinnamon.
  6. Pour half of the batter into the prepared loaf pans.
  7. Sprinkle ¾ of the cinnamon-sugar mixture evenly over the batter.
  8. Add the remaining batter on top, then finish with the rest of the cinnamon-sugar mix.
  9. Use a butter knife to gently swirl the cinnamon mixture into the batter for a marbled effect.
  10. Bake for 45–50 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
  11. Cool in the pans for 20 minutes, then transfer loaves to a wire rack to finish cooling.

Notes

Best served slightly warm or toasted with a little butter. Store leftovers in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days, or freeze for up to 2 months. You can also bake the batter in mini loaf pans — reduce baking time accordingly.