Cinnamon Donut Bread Recipe
Cinnamon Donut Bread combines the warm, comforting flavors of a classic cinnamon donut with the ease of a quick bread. With a moist, tender crumb and a cinnamon-sugar topping, this bread is perfect for breakfast, dessert, or a sweet afternoon snack.
Equipment
- Mixing bowls
- Whisk
- - Loaf pan (9x5 inch)
- - Cooling rack
- Measuring cups and spoons
Ingredients
- #### For the Bread:
- - 2 cups 250g all-purpose flour
- - 1 cup 200g granulated sugar
- - 1 tsp baking powder
- - 1/2 tsp baking soda
- - 1/2 tsp salt
- - 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- - 1/2 tsp ground nutmeg
- - 1 cup 240ml buttermilk
- - 1/4 cup 60ml vegetable oil
- - 2 large eggs
- - 2 tsp vanilla extract
- #### For the Cinnamon-Sugar Topping:
- - 1/4 cup 50g granulated sugar
- - 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- - 2 tbsp unsalted butter melted
Instructions
- #### Prepare the Bread:
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9x5-inch loaf pan or line it with parchment paper.
- In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, and nutmeg.
- In a separate bowl, mix the buttermilk, vegetable oil, eggs, and vanilla extract until well combined.
- Gradually add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients, stirring until just combined. Avoid overmixing.
- #### Bake:
- Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and smooth the top.
- Bake for 50–60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Let the bread cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer it to a cooling rack.
- #### Add the Topping:
- In a small bowl, mix the sugar and cinnamon for the topping. Brush the melted butter over the top of the warm bread, then sprinkle the cinnamon-sugar mixture evenly over it.