Amish Cinnamon Bread

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Description:
Amish Cinnamon Bread is a delightful, sweet, and aromatic quick bread that features a swirl of cinnamon and sugar throughout. It’s perfect for breakfast, brunch, or as a snack with coffee or tea. This recipe is easy to follow, and the resulting bread is soft, moist, and bursting with flavor. Enjoy it fresh from the oven or toasted with a pat of butter!

Ingredients:

For the Bread:

  • All-purpose flour: 3 cups (360 g)
  • Granulated sugar: 1 cup (200 g)
  • Baking powder: 1 tbsp
  • Baking soda: ½ tsp
  • Salt: ½ tsp
  • Ground cinnamon: 2 tsp
  • Milk: 1 cup (240 ml)
  • Vegetable oil: ½ cup (120 ml)
  • Eggs: 2 large
  • Vanilla extract: 1 tsp

For the Cinnamon Swirl:

  • Granulated sugar: ½ cup (100 g)
  • Ground cinnamon: 2 tbsp
  • Butter (melted): 3 tbsp

Instructions:

  1. Preheat the oven:
    Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease two 9×5-inch loaf pans or line them with parchment paper.
  2. Mix the dry ingredients:
    In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and ground cinnamon until well combined.
  3. Combine the wet ingredients:
    In another bowl, whisk together the milk, vegetable oil, eggs, and vanilla extract until smooth.
  4. Combine dry and wet ingredients:
    Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and stir until just combined. Be careful not to overmix; a few lumps are okay.
  5. Prepare the cinnamon swirl:
    In a small bowl, mix the granulated sugar and ground cinnamon for the swirl.
  6. Assemble the bread:
    Pour half of the batter into the prepared loaf pans. Sprinkle half of the cinnamon-sugar mixture evenly over the batter. Pour the remaining batter on top and then sprinkle the rest of the cinnamon-sugar mixture over the top layer.
  7. Swirl the cinnamon:
    Using a knife or a skewer, gently swirl the cinnamon-sugar mixture into the batter to create a marbled effect.
  8. Bake the bread:
    Bake in the preheated oven for 50-60 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
  9. Cool and serve:
    Allow the bread to cool in the pans for about 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely before slicing. Enjoy fresh or toasted!

Tips for Success:

  • Check for doneness: Baking times may vary; start checking for doneness at 50 minutes.
  • Store properly: Store the bread in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days or refrigerate for up to a week.
  • Freezing option: This bread freezes well. Wrap it tightly in plastic wrap and then foil before freezing. Thaw in the refrigerator overnight before serving.

Recommendations:

  • Add-ins: Consider adding nuts, raisins, or chocolate chips for extra flavor and texture.
  • Serve with toppings: This bread is delicious served with cream cheese, butter, or your favorite jam.
  • Breakfast option: Serve it alongside eggs and bacon for a complete breakfast spread.

Nutrition (per slice, approx. based on 16 servings):

  • Calories: 190
  • Protein: 3 g
  • Fat: 7 g
  • Carbohydrates: 30 g
  • Fiber: 1 g
  • Sugar: 10 g
  • Sodium: 150 mg

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