Description
Indulge in the delightful taste of this Easy and Fast Cinnamon Twist Loaf, a sweet bread with a beautiful cinnamon swirl that’s perfect for brunch or as a snack. This recipe is straightforward and yields a moist, flavorful loaf that’s sure to impress.
Ingredients
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Dough:
- 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 2 1/4 teaspoons instant yeast
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 2/3 cup warm milk (110°F/43°C)
- 3 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Filling:
- 1/2 cup brown sugar, packed
- 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened
Instructions
- Dough Preparation: In a large mixing bowl, combine flour, granulated sugar, yeast, and salt. Add warm milk, melted butter, egg, and vanilla extract. Mix into a dough, then knead for 5–7 minutes until smooth. Let rise until doubled, about 45 minutes.
- Filling and Shaping: Roll out the dough, spread softened butter, sprinkle cinnamon-sugar mixture, roll up, cut in half lengthwise, twist the halves, and place in a loaf pan. Let rise for 20 minutes.
- Baking: Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C), bake the loaf for 25–30 minutes until golden. Cool before slicing and serving.
Notes
- Enhance the loaf by drizzling with a simple powdered sugar and milk glaze post-baking.
- For a quicker version, use rapid-rise yeast to skip the first rise, though the texture may vary slightly.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Bread
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 190
- Sugar: 10 g
- Sodium: 140 mg
- Fat: 6 g
- Saturated Fat: 3.5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 30 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 25 mg
