There's nothing quite like the sweet and comforting smell of freshly baked cinnamon bread filling your home on a cozy weekend morning. The aroma alone is enough to bring a smile to anyone's face, but the taste is even better. Warm and fluffy with just the right amount of cinnamon to add a touch of spice, cinnamon bread is a classic treat that has been enjoyed for generations.
When I was a child, my grandmother would always make cinnamon bread when I came to visit. The two of us would spend hours in the kitchen measuring and mixing, our fingers sticky with dough and sugar. Some of my fondest memories are of us sitting at the table, warm slices of cinnamon bread in hand, sipping tea and talking about life. Now that she's no longer with us, I make this recipe in her honor, reminiscing on those sweet moments we shared.
Cinnamon Bread Recipe
Ingredients:
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 2 teaspoon baking powder
- ½ teaspoon baking soda
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 eggs
- 1 cup buttermilk
- ¼ cup vegetable oil
- 1½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 2 teaspoon pure vanilla extra
Topping:
2 tablespoon granulated sugar
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
2 teaspoon melted unsalted butter
Directions:
1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9x5-inch loaf pan and set it aside.
2. In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, salt, baking powder, and baking soda until well combined.
3. In a separate bowl, beat the granulated sugar and eggs together until creamy. Add the buttermilk, vegetable oil, ground cinnamon, and vanilla extract. Mix well.
4. Gradually add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients, stirring until just combined. Be careful not to overmix; a few lumps are okay.
5. Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan, spreading it evenly.
6. In a small bowl, mix together the granulated sugar and ground cinnamon for the topping.
7. Drizzle the melted unsalted butter over the top of the batter in the loaf pan. Sprinkle the cinnamon-sugar mixture evenly on top. You can create a design with your spatula!
8. Bake in the preheated oven for 50-60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
9. Once baked, remove the cinnamon bread from the oven and let it cool in the pan for about 10 minutes. Then transfer it to a wire rack to cool completely.
Slice and serve the cinnamon bread as desired. It can be enjoyed plain or toasted with butter.
Trust me when I say that this cinnamon bread recipe is one to save and make time and time again. It's the perfect baked good to share with loved ones over a cup of tea or coffee, or to enjoy as a special treat all on your own. So go ahead, let the sweet aroma of cinnamon fill your home and create your own beautiful memories with this timeless recipe.
