Description
Homemade cinnamon swirl donut bread delivers classic bakery flavors in a simple breakfast treat. Warm spices and sweet glaze create delightful comfort you can enjoy with morning coffee or afternoon tea.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 large eggs
- 1 1/2 cups (375 ml) all-purpose flour
- 3/4 cup (150 g) granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup (120 ml) buttermilk
- 1/4 cup (60 ml) canola oil
- 1/4 cup (1/2 stick or 57 g) unsalted butter, softened
- 1 1/2 tsps vanilla extract
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 2 tbsps brown sugar
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1/2 tsp molasses
- 1/2 cup (1 stick or 113 g) unsalted butter
- 1/4 cup (50 g) granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup (50 g) brown sugar
- 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F and prepare a 9×5-inch loaf pan with non-stick spray or butter, ensuring smooth bread removal.
- Sift flour, baking powder, and salt together in a medium bowl, setting aside for later incorporation.
- Using an electric mixer, cream canola oil, butter, and granulated sugar until light and fluffy, approximately 3-4 minutes.
- Add eggs individually to the creamed mixture, fully blending after each addition. Mix in vanilla extract thoroughly.
- Gradually fold dry ingredients into wet mixture, alternating with buttermilk. Mix gently to prevent dense texture, stopping when ingredients are just combined.
- Separate 3/4 cup batter and combine with brown sugar, ground cinnamon, and molasses, creating a rich swirl mixture.
- Transfer half the plain batter into the prepared pan, then dot with half the cinnamon mixture. Use a knife to create intricate marbled patterns throughout the layer.
- Layer remaining plain batter over the first swirled section, topping with remaining cinnamon mixture. Swirl again to create complex, decorative patterns.
- Bake for 45-50 minutes, monitoring until a toothpick inserted near the center reveals minimal crumbs.
- Allow bread to rest in the pan for 10 minutes. Meanwhile, melt additional butter and prepare a cinnamon-sugar coating mixture.
- Remove bread from pan, carefully dipping each side in melted butter, then generously coating with cinnamon-sugar blend. Cool completely on a wire rack before slicing.
Notes
- Check buttermilk temperature to ensure room temperature ingredients blend smoothly and create a tender crumb.
- Avoid overmixing batter to prevent dense, tough bread texture; mix just until ingredients are combined.
- Use fresh ground cinnamon for more vibrant and robust flavor profile in the swirl mixture.
- Rotate pan halfway through baking to guarantee even browning and consistent cooking throughout the loaf.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Snacks, Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 230 kcal
- Sugar: 14 g
- Sodium: 130 mg
- Fat: 12 g
- Saturated Fat: 4.5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7 g
- Trans Fat: 0.2 g
- Carbohydrates: 28 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 3.5 g
- Cholesterol: 50 mg