Soft Homemade Cinnamon Bread
Soft Homemade Cinnamon Bread
Introduction
There are few things more comforting than the smell of freshly baked cinnamon bread filling the kitchen. This soft homemade cinnamon bread is sweet, tender, buttery, and generously layered with fragrant cinnamon sugar. The bread has a delicate crumb, a golden crust, and a rich cinnamon center that makes every slice feel like a special homemade treat.
It is wonderful for breakfast with a cup of coffee or tea, but it is also delicious as an afternoon snack or a simple dessert. Serve it warm with butter, drizzle it with a little icing, or enjoy it completely plain. The combination of soft bread, brown sugar, cinnamon, and butter makes this a recipe that is difficult to resist.
Unlike a quick bread, this version is made with yeast, allowing the dough to rise slowly and develop a light, fluffy texture. The result is a beautiful loaf that can be sliced and enjoyed for several days.
Ingredients
For the Bread Dough
- 3 cups all-purpose flour, plus a little extra if needed
- 2 1/4 teaspoons active dry yeast
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 3/4 cup warm milk
- 1 large egg, at room temperature
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
For the Cinnamon Filling
- 1/2 cup packed brown sugar
- 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
- 2 tablespoons ground cinnamon
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour, optional, to help keep the filling in place
