Amish Cinnamon Bread Comforting Treat You’ll Love
Bake the best Amish cinnamon bread with this easy, comforting recipe moist, sweet, and perfect for breakfast, snacking, or gifting.
Ingredients
Dry Ingredients:
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- Provides the perfect texture and structure for your loaf.
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- Provides sweetness while helping create a soft moist, and tender crumb.
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- Gives the bread a lovely rise creating that fluffy bakery-style result.
- ½ teaspoon baking powder
- Works alongside baking soda for an even consistent texture.
- ½ teaspoon salt
- Balances sweetness and enhances overall flavor.
- 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
- The star spice! It provides warmth and that classic cinnamon swirl aroma.
Wet Ingredients:
- 1 cup buttermilk
- Helps keep the bread moist while adding a gentle tangy flavor. No buttermilk? Simply combine 1 cup regular milk with 1 tablespoon of white vinegar or lemon juice and let it sit for 5 minutes.
- ½ cup of unsalted butter melted and left to cool for a few minutes.
- Adds richness and moisture to every bite.
- 2 large eggs room temperature
- Helps bind ingredients together for a smooth tender loaf. Allowing the eggs to come to room temperature helps them mix more evenly into the batter.
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- Elevates the flavor giving the bread a bakery-fresh quality.
Cinnamon-Sugar Topping (Optional, but Highly Recommended!):
- ¼ cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- This quick easy topping creates a delightful crunchy-sweet crust, making each slice irresistible.
Instructions
Step 1: Preheat and Prepare
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Lightly grease a standard 9x5-inch loaf pan with butter or non-stick cooking spray. Alternatively, line the pan with parchment paper to make removing the bread easier.
Step 2: Mix the Dry Ingredients
- In a medium bowl, whisk together:
- Flour
- Sugar
- Baking soda
- Baking powder
- Salt
- Cinnamon
- Blending these well ensures a uniform texture and even distribution of flavors.
Step 3: Combine Wet Ingredients
- In a separate bowl, gently whisk together:
- Buttermilk
- Melted butter (slightly cooled)
- Eggs
- Vanilla extract
- Mix until smooth but avoid overbeating—the goal is just to incorporate all ingredients evenly.
Step 4: Combine Batter
- Gradually incorporate the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients.
- Fold gently with a spatula or wooden spoon until the ingredients are just blended. A few lumps are completely okay—this helps keep the bread tender and moist.
Step 5: Prepare Cinnamon-Sugar Topping (Optional but Highly Recommended!)
- In a small bowl, mix together:
- ¼ cup sugar
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- This simple topping adds a delightful crunch and extra sweetness that complements the warm cinnamon flavor.
Step 6: Fill the Loaf Pan
- Add half of the batter to the loaf pan you’ve prepared.
- Evenly distribute half of the cinnamon-sugar mixture on top of the batter.
- Pour the remaining batter on top and finish by evenly sprinkling the remaining cinnamon-sugar mixture over the surface.
Step 7: Bake to Perfection
- Bake in the preheated oven for 50–60 minutes, until the loaf is golden brown and a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- If the loaf starts browning too quickly, loosely tent the pan with aluminum foil during the last 15 minutes of baking.
Step 8: Cool and Enjoy
- Pull the bread from the oven and let it cool in the pan for 10 minutes.
- Transfer the loaf onto a wire rack to cool completely (or just until warm if you can't resist!).
- Now, slice into your homemade Amish Cinnamon Bread and savor each comforting, cinnamon-infused bite. Enjoy!
Notes
Nutrition Information (Per Serving)
Values are approximate and may vary based on specific ingredients used.- Calories: 230
- Total Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Cholesterol: 50mg
- Sodium: 220mg
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 1g
- Sugar: 18g