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Cinnamon Swirl Donut Bread

Cinnamon Swirl Donut Bread
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Cinnamon Swirl Donut Bread is a soft, moist baked treat that blends the fluffy texture of classic donut dough with a sweet and spicy cinnamon swirl throughout each slice. Perfect for breakfast, snacks, or dessert, this easy-to-make bread uses simple pantry ingredients and fills your kitchen with warm, irresistible aromas.

Ingredients

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Dough Ingredients

  • 3 cups All-Purpose Flour
  • 1/4 cup Granulated Sugar
  • 2 1/4 tsp Instant Yeast (1 packet)
  • 1 cup Warm Milk (about 110°F/43°C)
  • 1/4 cup Butter, melted
  • 2 Large Eggs
  • 1/2 tsp Salt
  • 1 tsp Ground Cinnamon
  • 1 tsp Vanilla Extract

Cinnamon Swirl Filling

  • 1/2 cup Brown Sugar, packed
  • 1 tbsp Ground Cinnamon
  • Optional: pinch of Nutmeg

Instructions

  1. Prepare the Dough: Warm the milk slightly and combine it with the yeast and a pinch of sugar to activate the yeast. In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, granulated sugar, salt, and cinnamon. Add the melted butter, eggs, vanilla extract, and yeast mixture to the dry ingredients. Knead until a smooth, elastic dough forms. Place the dough in a warm area and let it rise until doubled in size, about 1 to 1.5 hours.
  2. Make the Cinnamon Swirl Filling: In a small bowl, mix the brown sugar, ground cinnamon, and optional nutmeg until evenly combined. This mixture will form the sweet cinnamon swirl inside the bread.
  3. Roll Out and Layer the Dough: Once the dough has risen, gently punch it down and roll it out into a large rectangle on a lightly floured surface. Evenly spread the cinnamon sugar mixture over the dough, leaving a small border around the edges.
  4. Shape and Slice: Carefully roll the dough tightly from one long edge, pinching the edges to seal in the swirl. For donut bread, place the full roll into a prepared loaf pan. If making cinnamon rolls instead, slice into thick pieces.
  5. Final Rise and Bake: Let the shaped loaf or roll rise again until puffy, about 30-45 minutes. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Bake for 30-35 minutes, or until the top is golden brown and cooked through. Allow to cool slightly before slicing and serving.

Notes

  • Use fresh, active yeast for the best rise and soft texture.
  • Avoid over-sprinkling cinnamon sugar to prevent leakage and sogginess.
  • Roll the dough tightly to achieve neat, even cinnamon swirls.
  • Check oven for doneness a few minutes before baking time ends, as temperatures vary.
  • Cool completely before slicing to let the swirl set and maintain slice shape.

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Keywords: cinnamon bread, donut bread, cinnamon swirl, baked sweet bread, breakfast bread, cinnamon rolls alternative

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