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Loaf of freshly baked Amish Cinnamon Bread with a dusting of cinnamon sugar

Amish Cinnamon Bread

This Amish Cinnamon Bread is a tender, buttery quick bread swirled with a deep cinnamon ribbon that makes for a cozy and special treat any time of the day.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 50 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 10 minutes
Servings: 12 slices
Course: Breakfast, Snack
Cuisine: American
Calories: 250
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 1 cup butter, softened Use unsalted butter for best flavor.
  • 2 cups granulated sugar
  • 2 large eggs Room temperature for better emulsification.
  • 2 cups buttermilk Use cultured buttermilk for best results.
  • 4 cups all-purpose flour Spoon and level flour to avoid excess.
  • 2 teaspoons baking soda Ensure even distribution.
Cinnamon Swirl
  • 2/3 cup brown sugar Dark brown sugar for deeper flavor.
  • 2 tablespoons ground cinnamon

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease two 9×5-inch loaf pans thoroughly with butter or nonstick spray and lightly flour or line with parchment.
  2. In a large bowl, beat 1 cup softened butter with 2 cups granulated sugar until pale and fluffy.
  3. Add the 2 eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition.
  4. Stir in 2 cups of buttermilk until fully combined.
  5. In another bowl, whisk together 4 cups all-purpose flour and 2 teaspoons baking soda.
Mixing
  1. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, mixing until just combined.
  2. In a small bowl, combine 2/3 cup brown sugar and 2 tablespoons ground cinnamon.
Baking
  1. Pour about 1/4 of the batter into each pan and sprinkle 1/4 of the cinnamon mixture over each layer.
  2. Layer with the remaining batter and then top with the remaining cinnamon mixture.
  3. Swirl a butter knife gently through the batter to create a marbled effect.
  4. Bake for 45–50 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
  5. Cool the loaves in the pans for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.

Notes

This bread is great for breakfast, brunch, or an afternoon snack. For added texture, consider folding in 1 cup finely diced apples or mixing 1/2 cup chopped toasted pecans into the cinnamon sugar.