Description
Cinnamon Donut Bread Delight is a sweet, moist quick bread infused with warm cinnamon and nutmeg flavors, topped with a cinnamon-sugar crust and an optional powdered sugar drizzle. This easy-to-make bread is perfect for satisfying your cravings with a cozy, bakery-style treat that’s great for breakfast, snack, or dessert.
Ingredients
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Dry Ingredients
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
Wet Ingredients
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1 cup milk
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Topping
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- Optional: powdered sugar for drizzle
Instructions
- Preheat Oven and Prepare Pan: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×5-inch loaf pan thoroughly to prevent sticking.
- Mix Dry Ingredients: In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, granulated sugar, baking powder, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt to evenly distribute all the dry ingredients.
- Combine Wet Ingredients: In a separate bowl, mix the melted butter, milk, eggs, and vanilla extract until well combined and smooth.
- Combine Wet and Dry Mixtures: Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and gently stir until just combined; avoid overmixing to ensure a tender bread texture.
- Pour Batter into Pan: Transfer the batter into the prepared loaf pan and smooth the top with a spatula for even baking.
- Add Cinnamon Sugar Topping: Mix the 1/4 cup granulated sugar and 1 teaspoon cinnamon in a small bowl, then sprinkle it evenly over the batter surface for a sweet crust.
- Bake the Bread: Bake in the preheated oven for 50-60 minutes, checking doneness by inserting a toothpick into the center which should come out clean when done.
- Cool Bread in Pan: Remove the bread from the oven and let it cool in the pan for about 10 minutes to firm up.
- Release and Cool Completely: Run a knife around the edges to loosen the bread, invert the pan carefully, and release the bread onto a wire rack to cool completely.
- Add Optional Drizzle and Serve: If desired, drizzle powdered sugar over the cooled bread before slicing. Slice and serve the bread warm or at room temperature to enjoy maximum flavor and texture.
Notes
- For a richer flavor, substitute brown sugar for granulated sugar in the batter.
- Store the bread in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days, or refrigerate for up to one week.
- Optional additions like nuts or chocolate chips can be incorporated into the batter for extra texture and flavor.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 55 minutes
- Category: Bread
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Keywords: Cinnamon Donut Bread, quick bread, cinnamon bread, easy sweet bread, cinnamon sugar bread, baked cinnamon bread, breakfast bread
