Cinnamon Sugar Bliss Bread

Experience the warm, inviting flavors of cinnamon and sugar in this irresistibly soft bread. Perfect for breakfast or an afternoon treat, this cinnamon doughnut bread is fluffy, moist, and coated with a delightful cinnamon-sugar crunch. Serve it fresh out of the oven, sliced, and topped with butter for an unforgettable experience that'll warm your heart and home.
ingredients
- 4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 tablespoons baking powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1 cup whole milk
- ½ cup unsalted butter, melted
- 3 large eggs
- 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
- ½ cup granulated sugar (for topping)
- 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon (for topping)
steps
- 1.
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9x5-inch loaf pan.
- 2.
In a large mixing bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, baking powder, salt, and the 1 teaspoon of cinnamon.
- 3.
In another bowl, combine milk, melted butter, eggs, and vanilla extract until well blended.
- 4.
Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and mix until just combined; do not overmix.
- 5.
Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan, smoothing the top.
- 6.
In a small bowl, mix the ½ cup of sugar with the 1 tablespoon of cinnamon.
- 7.
Sprinkle half of the cinnamon sugar mixture over the batter in the pan.
- 8.
Carefully add the remaining batter on top and sprinkle the rest of the cinnamon sugar evenly over the top.
- 9.
Bake for 50-60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- 10.
Allow to cool in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.