Best 6 Cinnamon Spiral Bread Recipes

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Indulge in the delightful aroma of freshly baked cinnamon spiral bread, a culinary masterpiece that tantalizes taste buds with its soft, pillowy texture and irresistible cinnamon swirl. This classic treat is perfect for any occasion, whether it's a cozy breakfast gathering, an afternoon snack, or a special holiday celebration. With its simple ingredients and straightforward instructions, this recipe is accessible to bakers of all skill levels. Dive into the world of cinnamon spiral bread and discover the joy of creating this timeless delight in your own kitchen.

The article offers two variations of cinnamon spiral bread: the classic and the sourdough version. The classic recipe takes you through the traditional steps of preparing the dough, letting it rise, shaping the spirals, and baking it to golden perfection. For those who prefer a slightly tangy flavor, the sourdough variation provides detailed instructions on incorporating sourdough starter into the dough, resulting in a unique and flavorful loaf.

Both recipes include step-by-step instructions, helpful tips, and beautiful photographs to guide you through the process. Whether you're a seasoned baker or just starting, this article equips you with the knowledge and confidence to create this mouthwatering treat. So, gather your ingredients, preheat your oven, and embark on a delightful baking journey that will fill your home with the irresistible aroma of cinnamon spiral bread.

Here are our top 6 tried and tested recipes!

CINNAMON SWIRL QUICK BREAD



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While cinnamon swirl bread is a natural for breakfast, we love it so much we enjoy it all day long. This is a nice twist on traditional cinnamon swirl yeast breads. -Helen Richardson, Shelbyville, Michigan

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Breakfast     Brunch

Time 1h

Yield 1 loaf.

Number Of Ingredients 11

2 cups all-purpose flour
1-1/2 cups sugar, divided
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 cup buttermilk
1 large egg, room temperature
1/4 cup canola oil
3 teaspoons ground cinnamon
GLAZE:
1/4 cup confectioners' sugar
1-1/2 to 2 teaspoons whole milk

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°. In a large bowl, combine flour, 1 cup sugar, baking soda and salt. Combine buttermilk, egg and oil; stir into dry ingredients just until moistened. In a small bowl, combine cinnamon and remaining sugar. , Grease the bottom only of a 9x5-in. loaf pan. Pour half the batter into pan; sprinkle with half the cinnamon-sugar. Carefully spread with remaining batter and sprinkle with remaining cinnamon-sugar; cut through batter with a knife to swirl., Bake 45-50 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in center comes out clean. Cool 10 minutes before removing from pan to a wire rack to cool completely. Combine confectioners' sugar and enough milk to reach desired consistency; drizzle over loaf.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 179 calories, Fat 4g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 14mg cholesterol, Sodium 173mg sodium, Carbohydrate 34g carbohydrate (21g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 3g protein.

CINNAMON SWIRL BREAD



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Your family will be impressed with the soft texture and appealing swirls of cinnamon in these lovely breakfast loaves. —Diane Armstrong, Elm Grove, Wisconsin

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Breakfast     Brunch

Time 55m

Yield 2 loaves (16 pieces each).

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 packages (1/4 ounce each) active dry yeast
1/3 cup warm water (110° to 115°)
1 cup warm 2% milk (110° to 115°)
1 cup sugar, divided
2 large eggs, room temperature
6 tablespoons butter, softened
1-1/2 teaspoons salt
5-1/2 to 6 cups all-purpose flour
2 tablespoons ground cinnamon

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, dissolve yeast in warm water. Add milk, 1/2 cup sugar, eggs, butter, salt and 3 cups flour; beat on medium speed until smooth. Stir in enough remaining flour to form a soft dough. , Turn dough onto a floured surface; knead until smooth and elastic, 6-8 minutes. Place in a greased bowl, turning once to grease the top. Cover; let rise in a warm place until doubled, about 1 hour., Mix cinnamon and remaining sugar. Punch down dough. Turn onto a lightly floured surface; divide in half. Roll each portion into an 18x8-in. rectangle; sprinkle each with about 1/4 cup cinnamon sugar to within 1/2 in. of edges. Roll up jelly-roll style, starting with a short side; pinch seam to seal. Place in 2 greased 9x5-in. loaf pans, seam side down., Cover with kitchen towels; let rise in a warm place until doubled, about 1-1/2 hours. Preheat oven to 350°., Bake until golden brown, 30-35 minutes. Remove from pans to wire racks to cool.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 132 calories, Fat 3g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 20mg cholesterol, Sodium 141mg sodium, Carbohydrate 23g carbohydrate (7g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 3g protein.

CINNAMON SWIRL BREAD FOR THE BREAD MACHINE



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This bread is probably the best thing I make. Just finished making it and half a loaf is gone already while it was cooling. Using the bread machine to make the dough makes it so easy!

Provided by MN Nice

Categories     100+ Breakfast and Brunch Recipes     Breakfast Bread Recipes

Time 2h15m

Yield 24

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 cup milk
2 eggs
¼ cup butter
4 cups bread flour
¼ cup white sugar
1 teaspoon salt
1 ½ teaspoons active dry yeast
½ cup chopped walnuts
½ cup packed brown sugar
2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
2 tablespoons softened butter, divided
2 teaspoons sifted confectioners' sugar, divided

Steps:

  • Place milk, eggs, 1/4 cup butter, bread flour, sugar, salt, and yeast into a bread machine in the order recommended by the manufacturer, select the dough setting, and start the machine. When dough cycle is complete, transfer dough to a floured work surface and punch down. Let dough rest for 10 minutes.
  • Mix walnuts, brown sugar, and cinnamon in a bowl.
  • Divide dough in half and roll each half into a rectangle about 9x14 inches. Spread 1 tablespoon softened butter over the top of each dough rectangle and evenly sprinkle dough with half the walnut mixture. Roll dough rectangles, starting from the short ends, and pinch seams closed.
  • Grease 2 9x5-inch loaf pans. Fit the rolled loaves into the loaf pans with seam sides down. Cover and let rise until nearly doubled in size, about 30 minutes.
  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • Bake loaves in the preheated oven until lightly golden brown and bread sounds hollow when tapped, about 30 minutes. If loaves brown too quickly, lightly cover with aluminum foil for the last 10 minutes of baking. Let bread cool for 10 minutes before removing to finish cooling on wire racks. Sprinkle tops of each loaf with 1 teaspoon confectioners' sugar.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 152.1 calories, Carbohydrate 22.4 g, Cholesterol 23.9 mg, Fat 5.4 g, Fiber 0.8 g, Protein 3.8 g, SaturatedFat 2.3 g, Sodium 129.2 mg, Sugar 7.4 g

SWIRL CINNAMON BREAD



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If you like cinnamon, you'll love this quick bread! It's crusty on top, soft and moist inside. Make extra loaves for the holidays and give them to family and friends. -Taste of Home Test Kitchen

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 1h10m

Yield 1 loaf (12 pieces).

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 cups all-purpose flour
3/4 cup sugar
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon plus 1-1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon, divided
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 large egg, room temperature
1 cup reduced-fat plain yogurt
1/4 cup canola oil
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/4 cup packed brown sugar

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°. In a large bowl, combine flour, sugar, baking soda, 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon and salt. In a small bowl, whisk egg, yogurt, oil and vanilla. Stir into dry ingredients just until moistened. In a small bowl, combine brown sugar and remaining cinnamon., Spoon a third of the batter into an 8x4-in. loaf pan coated with cooking spray. Top with a third of the brown sugar mixture. Repeat layers twice. Cut through batter with a knife to swirl the brown sugar mixture., Bake 45-55 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool 10 minutes before removing from pan to a wire rack.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 203 calories, Fat 6g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 19mg cholesterol, Sodium 124mg sodium, Carbohydrate 35g carbohydrate (19g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 4g protein.

CINNAMON SWIRL BREAD



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This is a super quick batter bread that is wonderfully moist and yummy!

Provided by bettina

Categories     100+ Breakfast and Brunch Recipes     Breakfast Bread Recipes

Time 1h

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 9

⅓ cup white sugar
2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
2 cups all-purpose flour
1 tablespoon baking powder
½ teaspoon salt
1 cup white sugar
1 egg, beaten
1 cup milk
⅓ cup vegetable oil

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Lightly grease a 9x5 inch loaf pan. In a small bowl, mix together 1/3 cup sugar and 2 teaspoons cinnamon; set aside.
  • In large bowl combine flour, baking powder, salt and remaining 1 cup sugar. Combine egg, milk, and oil; add to flour mixture. Stir until just moistened.
  • Pour half of the batter into pan. Sprinkle with half the reserved cinnamon/sugar mixture. Repeat with remaining batter and cinnamon/sugar mixture. Draw a knife through batter to marble.
  • Bake in preheated oven for 45 to 50 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into center of the loaf comes out clean. Let cool in pan for 10 minutes before removing to a wire rack to cool completely. Wrap in foil and let sit overnight before slicing.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 232.8 calories, Carbohydrate 39.6 g, Cholesterol 17.1 mg, Fat 7.1 g, Fiber 0.8 g, Protein 3.4 g, SaturatedFat 1.4 g, Sodium 195.4 mg, Sugar 23.2 g

CINNAMON SWIRL BREAD



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This is the most delicious cinnamon yeast bread ever. It makes yummy toast and you'll have more than one piece. If you want a Cinnamon Swirl Orange Bread (which is also good) see the note at the end of the recipe.

Provided by Mimi in Maine

Categories     Yeast Breads

Time 3h30m

Yield 2 loaves

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 (1/4 ounce) package dry yeast
1/4 cup water
2 cups scalded milk
1/2 cup sugar
1/2 cup butter
2 teaspoons salt
2 eggs (slightly beaten)
7 1/2-8 cups flour
3/4 cup sugar
1 1/2 tablespoons cinnamon
soft butter

Steps:

  • In a small bowl soften and proof the yeast in the warm water.
  • In a saucepan combine the milk, sugar, butter, and salt; cool to lukewarm.
  • Add 3 cups flour and mix well.
  • Stir in the yeast and eggs; beat well.
  • Add enough of the remaining flour to make a soft dough.
  • Turn out on lightly floured surface and knead 100 times.
  • Place in lightly grease bowl; cover with cloth or plastic wrap and let rise till double (about 1 1/2 to 2 hours).
  • Punch down and divide dough in half; cover and let rest for 10 minutes.
  • Roll each half into a 15x7 rectangle, about 1/2" thick.
  • Mix the sugar and cinnamon for the filling together.
  • Spread each rectangle with soft butter and then sprinkle the filling on each.
  • Sprinkle 1 teaspoon of water over each and spread with spatula.
  • Roll up as for a jelly roll beginning with narrow side; seal the long edge.
  • Place sealed side down in two greased pans.
  • Rise till almost double (45-60 minutes).
  • Bake in a 375 degree oven for 35-40 minutes or till done.
  • If it browns too much, cover with foil the last 15 minutes or so.
  • NOTE: If you want an Orange bread substitute the following--1 1/4 cups milk and 3/4 cup orange juice for the 2 cups milk; and add 1 tablespoon grated orange rind.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 2873.8, Fat 65.2, SaturatedFat 37.1, Cholesterol 342.2, Sodium 2938.8, Carbohydrate 503.6, Fiber 18.6, Sugar 126.4, Protein 67.8

Tips:

  • Activate the yeast properly: Activate the yeast in warm milk or water with a little sugar. This will help ensure that the yeast is alive and active, and will produce a light and fluffy bread.
  • Use fresh ingredients: Fresh ingredients will give your cinnamon spiral bread the best flavor. Use high-quality butter, milk, eggs, and flour.
  • Be patient: Making cinnamon spiral bread takes time. Allow the dough to rise properly, and don't rush the baking process.
  • Don't overmix the dough: Overmixing the dough will make it tough. Mix the dough just until it comes together, and then stop.
  • Shape the dough properly: Shaping the dough properly will help ensure that the cinnamon spiral bread bakes evenly. Roll the dough out into a rectangle, and then spread the cinnamon-sugar mixture evenly over the dough. Roll the dough up tightly, and pinch the edges to seal.
  • Bake the cinnamon spiral bread at the right temperature: Bake the cinnamon spiral bread at 350 degrees Fahrenheit for 30-35 minutes, or until the bread is golden brown and cooked through.

Conclusion:

Cinnamon spiral bread is a delicious and easy-to-make treat. With a little planning and effort, you can enjoy fresh, homemade cinnamon spiral bread right out of the oven. Whether you're serving it for breakfast, brunch, or dessert, cinnamon spiral bread is sure to be a hit.

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