Recipe Card
Servings: 2 loaves (about 16 slices)
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 45 minutes
Total Time: 1 hour
Dietary Tags: Vegetarian, Kid-Friendly, Freezer-Friendly
📝 Ingredients
Batter:
- Butter, softened
- Sugar
- Eggs
- Buttermilk (or substitute)
- All-purpose flour
- Baking soda
Cinnamon-Sugar Mixture:
- Sugar
- Ground cinnamon
👩🍳 Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease or line two loaf pans with parchment paper.
- In a large mixing bowl, cream together butter, sugar, and eggs until fluffy.
- Mix in buttermilk, flour, and baking soda until just combined. Do not overmix.
- In a small bowl, stir together cinnamon and sugar mixture.
- Pour 1/4 of the batter into each loaf pan. Sprinkle generously with cinnamon-sugar.
- Repeat with another layer of batter and top with remaining cinnamon-sugar. Swirl lightly with a knife for a marbled effect.
- Bake for 45–50 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Allow to cool slightly before slicing.
📌 Notes
- This bread is freezer-friendly—wrap slices individually and freeze up to 3 months.
- Buttermilk substitute: 1 cup milk + 1 tbsp vinegar or lemon juice (let sit 5 minutes).
- Best enjoyed warm with a pat of butter!
- No kneading required—this is a quick-mix recipe.
Introduction
This Amish Cinnamon Bread is pure comfort in a loaf—soft, sweet, and swirled with a crunchy cinnamon-sugar ribbon. The best part? It requires zero kneading and comes together in minutes. Whether you’re serving it for breakfast, dessert, or as an afternoon snack, it’s guaranteed to disappear fast (seriously—15 minutes flat in my house!).
Step-by-Step Cooking Guide
Making the Batter
- Cream softened butter, sugar, and eggs until fluffy.
Tip: Room-temperature butter makes creaming much easier.
Layering the Cinnamon Swirl
- Pour batter into pans in layers, sprinkling cinnamon-sugar in between.
Tip: Use a butter knife to swirl gently—don’t overmix, or you’ll lose the ribbon effect.
Baking & Cooling
- Bake until golden brown and a toothpick comes out clean.
- Let cool slightly before slicing.
Ingredient Details & Substitutions
- Butter: Unsalted works best, but salted can be used—just reduce added salt slightly.
- Buttermilk: Use homemade substitute if needed.
- Cinnamon-Sugar: Adjust cinnamon to taste for a stronger or milder flavor.
- Egg-Free Option: Replace each egg with 1/4 cup unsweetened applesauce.
Recipe Variations & Serving Suggestions
- Nutty Twist: Add 1/2 cup chopped walnuts or pecans to the batter.
- Cream Cheese Swirl: Mix 4 oz cream cheese with 2 tbsp sugar, swirl into the batter.
- Serving Ideas: Perfect with coffee, tea, or a tall glass of milk.
Storage & Make-Ahead
- Storage: Keep in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 4 days.
- Freezing: Wrap slices individually and freeze up to 3 months.
- Reheating: Warm in microwave for 15–20 seconds or in a 300°F oven for 5 minutes.
Nutrition (per slice, approx.)
Calories: 220 | Carbs: 28g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 11g
Contains: Dairy, Eggs, Gluten
FAQs
Q: Can I make this ahead?
A: Yes! It freezes beautifully.
Q: Can I use whole wheat flour?
A: Yes, but texture will be denser. Try half all-purpose, half whole wheat.
Q: Do I need to knead it?
A: Nope—just mix, pour, and bake.
Personal Note
This recipe came to me through a friend who swore by it as her go-to “crowd pleaser.” The first time I baked it, I didn’t even get to take pictures—my family devoured both loaves before they cooled. That’s when I knew it was a keeper.
If you give it a try, let me know in the comments—I’d love to hear if your loaf lasted longer than 15 minutes in your house! 😉
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