Name: Irresistible Amish Cinnamon Bread Recipe
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: PT-490456H54M49S
Total time: 1 h 5 min
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1 cup butter, softened; 2 cups sugar; 2 eggs; 2 cups buttermilk (or 2 cups milk plus 2 tablespoons vinegar or lemon juice); 4 cups flour; 2 teaspoons baking soda; 2/3 cup sugar; 2 teaspoons cinnamon

Description

This Amish Cinnamon Bread is a deliciously moist and sweet loaf perfect for breakfast or an afternoon treat. Featuring layers of cinnamon-sugar swirled through a buttery, tender batter, it bakes to golden perfection with a rich aroma and irresistible flavor.

Ingredients

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Wet Ingredients

1 cup butter, softened
2 cups sugar
2 eggs
2 cups buttermilk (or 2 cups milk plus 2 tablespoons vinegar or lemon juice)

Dry Ingredients

4 cups flour
2 teaspoons baking soda

Cinnamon Topping

2/3 cup sugar
2 teaspoons cinnamon

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Instructions

Cream the Butter and Sugar: In a large mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter and 2 cups of sugar until the mixture is light, fluffy, and well combined. Then, add the eggs and beat thoroughly until smooth and consistent.
Mix Wet and Dry Ingredients: Stir in the buttermilk (or milk combined with vinegar or lemon juice) until fully incorporated. In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour and baking soda. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, stirring gently until just combined to avoid overmixing.
Prepare the Cinnamon Mixture: In another bowl, combine the 2/3 cup sugar with 2 teaspoons cinnamon. This mixture will add sweet, spicy layers to your bread.
Layer the Batter: Grease your loaf pans thoroughly. Pour half of the batter evenly into each pan. Sprinkle about 3/4 of the cinnamon-sugar mixture over the batter in each pan. Add the remaining batter on top and sprinkle the rest of the cinnamon topping. Swirl gently using a knife to create cinnamon ribbons within the batter.
Bake: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Place the loaf pans in the oven and bake for 45-50 minutes. The bread is done when a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean, indicating it is fully cooked.
Cool: Remove the bread from the oven and allow it to cool in the pans for 20 minutes. Then carefully remove from pans and place on a wire rack to cool completely before slicing.

Notes

If you don’t have buttermilk, use milk combined with 2 tablespoons of vinegar or lemon juice as a substitute.
Do not overmix the batter as it can make the bread dense and tough.
Be sure to swirl the cinnamon sugar gently to create lovely marbled layers without mixing it completely into the batter.
Use room temperature ingredients for better mixing and texture.
Allow the bread to cool properly to avoid gummy texture when slicing.

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 45-50 minutes
Category: Baking
Method: Baking
Cuisine: American