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Sweet Cinnamon Bread How to Make It Easy

A soft, fluffy, and irresistibly sweet cinnamon bread that’s simple to make with pantry staples. Perfect for breakfast or a cozy afternoon treat!
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings: 8
Cuisine: Chinese
Calories: 120
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Dough
  • 2.25 cups all-purpose flour
  • 0.25 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 tsp baking powder
  • 0.5 tsp salt
  • 0.5 cup milk room temperature
  • 0.25 cup unsalted butter melted
  • 1 large egg
Cinnamon Filling
  • 0.25 cup brown sugar packed
  • 1 tbsp ground cinnamon
  • 2 tbsp unsalted butter softened

Method
 

Steps
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease an 8x4-inch loaf pan and set aside.
  2. In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, granulated sugar, baking powder, and salt.
  3. In another bowl, mix the milk, melted butter, and egg until well combined.
  4. Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and stir until just combined. Do not overmix.
  5. In a small bowl, combine the brown sugar, cinnamon, and softened butter to make the filling.
  6. Pour half of the batter into the prepared loaf pan. Spread half of the cinnamon filling over the batter.
  7. Top with the remaining batter, then spread the rest of the cinnamon filling on top.
  8. Use a knife to gently swirl the filling into the batter for a marbled effect.
  9. Bake for 28–32 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
  10. Let the bread cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool slightly before slicing.

Notes

Store leftovers in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days. For extra sweetness, drizzle with a simple glaze made from powdered sugar and milk.