Cinnamon Swirl Bread is a soft, fluffy loaf with a sweet cinnamon-sugar spiral inside—perfect for breakfast, tea time, or making French toast.
🍞 Cinnamon Swirl Bread Recipe
Ingredients:
For the dough:
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 2¼ tsp (1 packet) active dry yeast
- ¼ cup sugar
- ½ tsp salt
- ¾ cup warm milk
- ¼ cup butter (melted)
- 1 egg
For the cinnamon swirl:
- ⅓ cup sugar
- 1½ tbsp ground cinnamon
- 2 tbsp softened butter
👩🍳 Instructions:
- Activate yeast:
Mix warm milk, sugar, and yeast. Let sit for 5–10 minutes until foamy. - Make dough:
Add egg, melted butter, salt, and flour. Mix and knead until soft and smooth (8–10 minutes). - First rise:
Cover and let the dough rise in a warm place for 1–1.5 hours (until doubled). - Shape & fill:
Roll dough into a rectangle. Spread butter, then sprinkle cinnamon-sugar evenly. - Roll & place:
Roll tightly into a log and place in a greased loaf pan. - Second rise:
Let it rise again for 30–45 minutes. - Bake:
Bake at 180°C (350°F) for 30–35 minutes until golden brown. - Cool & slice:
Let cool before slicing to see the beautiful swirl.
🍯 Optional Add-ons:
- Raisins or nuts in the swirl
- Vanilla glaze (icing sugar + milk + vanilla)
- Cream cheese frosting for a richer version
💡 Tips:
- Roll tightly to get a nice swirl
- Don’t overfill or the swirl may separate
- Use warm (not hot) milk to keep yeast active
If you want, I can share a no-yeast quick version, whole wheat version, or even a stuffed cinnamon bread with extra filling 😋
