Amish Cinnamon Bread Recipe
Amish cinnamon bread is a soft, flavorful sweet bread with a rich cinnamon swirl. It is easy to make, requires no kneading, and is perfect for sharing with family and friends. The recipe includes common ingredients such as butter, sugar, eggs, flour, cinnamon, and buttermilk (or its substitute). It bakes in 45-50 minutes and makes two loaves, ideal for any occasion.
Ingredients
- ½ cup unsalted butter
- 1½ cups granulated sugar
- 2 eggs
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- ½ teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
- 1 cup buttermilk or substitute: 1 cup milk + 1 tbsp lemon juice or vinegar
- ½ cup sugar for cinnamon-sugar mixture
- 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon for cinnamon-sugar mixture
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Cream together ½ cup of butter and 1 cup of sugar. Add eggs and vanilla extract, and mix well.
- In a separate bowl, mix the flour, baking soda, and salt. Add this mixture and 1 cup of buttermilk alternately to the butter mixture. Stir until just combined.
- In a small bowl, mix ½ cup sugar and 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon for the cinnamon-sugar swirl.
- Pour half the batter into a greased loaf pan. Sprinkle half of the cinnamon-sugar mixture over the batter.
- Add the remaining batter and top with the rest of the cinnamon-sugar. Swirl with a butter knife.
- Bake for 45-50 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Let cool in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
Notes
- For best texture, use room temperature ingredients.
- If you don't have buttermilk, substitute with milk mixed with lemon juice or vinegar and let sit for 5 minutes.
- You can add nuts or raisins to the batter for extra texture.
- Store in an airtight container for up to 3 days at room temperature or freeze for up to 3 months.