This Cinnamon Swirl Bread is the ultimate comfort food, featuring a tender, pillowy crumb wrapped around a generous layer of aromatic cinnamon sugar. It’s perfect for breakfast, brunch, or as a sweet treat with afternoon coffee. The dough comes together easily with pantry staples like flour, milk, and yeast, while the swirl adds a delightful chewy-sweet contrast. Serve it warm, perhaps with a pat of butter or a drizzle of icing, and watch it disappear. ItâÂÂs a wonderful homemade alternative to store-bought buns and pairs beautifully with savory meals or stands alone as a dessert.
Cinnamon Swirl Bread
Description
This Cinnamon Swirl Bread is the ultimate comfort food, featuring a tender, pillowy crumb wrapped around a generous layer of aromatic cinnamon sugar. It&# 226;ÂÂs perfect for breakfast, brunch, or as a sweet treat with afternoon coffee. The dough comes together easily with pantry staples like flour, milk, and yeast, while the swirl adds a delightful chewy-sweet contrast. Serve it warm, perhaps with a pat of butter or a drizzle of icing, and watch it disappear. ItâÂÂs a wonderful homemade alternative to store-bought buns and pairs beautifully with savory meals or stands alone as a dessert.Ingredients
Directions
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In a small bowl, combine 1 cup sugar and 4 teaspoons cinnamon; set aside for the swirl.
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In a large mixing bowl, whisk together 3 cups of the all-purpose flour and the yeast.
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In a saucepan, warm the milk, remaining sugar, applesauce, salt, and egg whites over low heat until warm to the touch (about 115ðF).
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Pour the warm liquid mixture into the flour mixture and beat on high speed for 3 minutes.
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Stir in the remaining flour until a soft, elastic dough forms.
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Turn the dough out onto a floured surface and knead for 5-7 minutes until smooth.
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Place dough in a greased bowl, cover with a damp towel, and let rise in a warm place until doubled, about 1 to 1.5 hours.
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Punch down the dough and divide it in half.
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On a lightly floured surface, roll each half into a 15x7 inch rectangle.
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Sprinkle half of the cinnamon-sugar mixture evenly over each rectangle, leaving a small border.
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Sprinkle with raisins if desired.
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Roll up each rectangle tightly like a jelly roll, tucking the edges under.
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Place rolls seam-side down in greased loaf pans.
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Cover and let rise until doubled, about 30-40 minutes.
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Preheat oven to 375ðF (191ðC).
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Bake for 45 minutes, covering with foil after the first 30 minutes if the tops brown too quickly.
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Cool in pans for 10 minutes before removing to wire racks to cool completely.
Nutrition Facts
Servings 2
- Amount Per Serving
- Calories 596.4kcal
- % Daily Value *
- Total Fat 2.7g5%
- Saturated Fat 1.1g6%
- Cholesterol 2.4mg1%
- Sodium 51.0mg3%
- Total Carbohydrate 120.0g40%
- Dietary Fiber 4.1g17%
- Sugars 6.5g
- Protein 19.1g39%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.