Cinnamon Swirl Doughnut Bread
Indulge in the warm and comforting flavors of this cinnamon swirl doughnut bread, a delightful twist on classic doughnuts. Soft, fluffy, and infused with aromatic cinnamon, each slice offers a generous ribbon of sweet cinnamon filling. Perfect for breakfast or as an afternoon treat, this bread will fill your home with enticing scents and bring smiles to your table. It’s time to make your mornings sweeter!
ingredients
- 3 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 packet (2 ¼ tsp) instant yeast
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1 cup whole milk, warmed
- ½ cup unsalted butter, melted
- 2 large eggs
- ¼ cup brown sugar, packed
- 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
- ½ cup confectioners' sugar (for glaze)
- 2 tablespoons milk (for glaze)
steps
- 1.
In a large bowl, combine flour, granulated sugar, yeast, salt, and ground cinnamon.
- 2.
In another bowl, whisk together warm milk, melted butter, eggs, and vanilla extract.
- 3.
Pour the wet mixture into the dry ingredients and mix until a soft dough forms.
- 4.
Knead the dough on a floured surface for about 5-7 minutes until smooth.
- 5.
Place the dough in a lightly greased bowl, cover, and let it rise in a warm area until doubled in size, about 1 hour.
- 6.
Punch down the dough and roll it out into a rectangle (about 12x18 inches).
- 7.
Mix brown sugar and cinnamon, sprinkle it evenly over the dough, then roll tightly into a log.
- 8.
Slice the log into 1-inch pieces and arrange them in a greased loaf pan, standing upright.
- 9.
Cover and let rise again for 30 minutes. Preheat oven to 350°F.
- 10.
Bake for 30-35 minutes until golden.
- 11.
While cooling, whisk confectioners' sugar and milk to create a glaze, then drizzle over the bread once cooled.
