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Cinnamon Swirl Bread Recipe

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  • Author: Sara
  • Total Time: 50 minutes
  • Yield: 24 servings (two loaves)

Description

This Cinnamon Swirl Bread recipe yields soft, fluffy loaves with a delightful cinnamon-sugar swirl inside, perfect for breakfast or a sweet snack. The dough is enriched with milk and butter, then rolled with a cinnamon sugar filling before baking to golden perfection.

Ingredients

Dough Ingredients

  • 5 ½ to 6 cups (682-744g) all-purpose flour
  • 3 tablespoons (38g) granulated sugar
  • 2 packets (16g) Fleischmann’s® RapidRise® Yeast (4 ½ teaspoons)
  • 2 teaspoons salt
  • 1 ½ cups (355ml) water
  • ½ cup (118ml) milk (any kind)
  • 2 tablespoons (28g) unsalted or salted butter

Filling Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon (14g) unsalted or salted butter (melted)
  • ½ cup (100g) granulated sugar
  • 1 tablespoon cinnamon

Instructions

  1. Mix Dry Ingredients: Combine 2 cups (248g) flour, sugar, dry yeast, and salt in the bowl of a stand mixer and stir until blended. This creates the base for the dough.
  2. Warm Liquids and Combine: Combine water, milk, and butter in a microwave-safe bowl. Microwave on HIGH in 15-second increments until very warm but not hot (120° to 130°F). Butter should not be fully melted. Add this warm mixture to the dry ingredients.
  3. Beat the Dough: Beat at medium speed for 2 minutes, scraping the bowl occasionally. Then add 1 cup (124g) flour; beat for 2 more minutes at high speed, scraping occasionally. Stir in just enough remaining flour to form the dough into a ball.
  4. Knead the Dough: Transfer dough to a lightly floured surface and knead until smooth, elastic, and springs back when pressed gently, about 6 to 8 minutes. Cover with a towel and let rest for 10 minutes.
  5. Shape and Add Filling: Cut dough into two equal pieces. Roll each piece into a 12 x 7-inch rectangle. Brush each with melted butter. Mix cinnamon and sugar, then sprinkle evenly over the rectangles.
  6. Form Loaves: Starting at the short end, roll each rectangle tightly, pinching seams and ends to seal. Place the loaves seam-side down in two 8½ x 4½ inch loaf pans sprayed with nonstick cooking spray. Cover with a towel and let rise in a warm place until doubled in size, about 45 minutes.
  7. Bake the Bread: Preheat the oven to 400ºF (204ºC). Bake the loaves for 20 to 30 minutes or until golden brown. Remove from pans by running a knife around the edges and invert onto a wire rack to cool.

Notes

  • Use rapid-rise yeast to shorten rising time.
  • Do not overheat the liquid mixture; it should be warm to the touch but not hot to avoid killing the yeast.
  • Kneading well develops gluten for a chewy texture.
  • The bread is best enjoyed fresh but can be stored in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
  • For a richer flavor, use whole milk and unsalted butter.
  • You can add nuts or raisins to the cinnamon sugar filling for added texture and flavor.
  • Prep Time: 25 minutes
  • Cook Time: 25 minutes
  • Category: Baking
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American

Find it online: https://sarabaking.com/cinnamon-swirl-bread-recipe/