Description
This delicious Cinnamon Swirl Bread with Icing is perfect for breakfast or dessert, offering a delightful combination of cinnamon and sweetness.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 1/4 teaspoons active dry yeast
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup warm milk
- 1/3 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 large egg
- 3 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 cup brown sugar, packed
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 1 tablespoon milk (for icing)
Instructions
- In a small bowl, dissolve yeast and sugar in warm milk. Let sit for 5-10 minutes until frothy.
- In a mixing bowl, combine melted butter, salt, and egg. Stir in yeast mixture.
- Add flour gradually, mixing until a dough forms. Knead on a floured surface for about 5 minutes.
- Place the dough in a greased bowl, cover, and let rise until doubled, about 1 hour.
- Punch down the dough and roll out into a rectangle.
- Spread a mixture of cinnamon and brown sugar over the dough.
- Roll up tightly and place in a greased loaf pan.
- Let rise again for 30-45 minutes.
- Bake at 350°F (175°C) for 30-35 minutes or until golden brown.
- For icing, mix powdered sugar and milk until smooth, then drizzle over the warm bread.
Notes
- Serve warm for the best flavor.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container at room temperature.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Bread
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 30mg