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Cinnamon Sugar Donut Bread

A comforting and sweet bread that combines the flavors of cinnamon and sugar, perfect for breakfast or as a pick-me-up.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 50 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 10 minutes
Servings: 10 servings
Course: Breakfast, Brunch
Cuisine: American
Calories: 250
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Bread
  • 3 cups all-purpose flour Basic or organic brand
  • 1 cup sugar Granulated; brown sugar can be used for richness
  • 1 tablespoon baking powder Do not substitute with baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon salt Regular kitchen salt
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon Use more for a stronger flavor
  • 1 cup buttermilk Can substitute with milk plus vinegar
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted Kerrygold recommended for a richer flavor
  • 2 large eggs Free-range preferred, but standard is fine
For the Topping
  • 1/2 cup melted butter for brushing Avoid dry bread
  • 1 cup sugar for coating Generous amount
  • 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon Extra cinnamon is always welcomed

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, baking powder, salt, and ground cinnamon.
  3. In another bowl, whisk together the buttermilk, melted butter, and eggs until well combined.
  4. Add the wet mixture to the dry mixture and gently fold until just combined.
Baking
  1. Pour your batter into a greased loaf pan and bake in the preheated oven for 45-50 minutes.
  2. The middle should come clean when poked with a toothpick.
Finishing Touches
  1. Let the bread cool in the pan for about 10 minutes before transferring it to a wire rack.
  2. While still warm, brush the loaf with melted butter and roll in the cinnamon sugar topping.

Nutrition

Serving: 1gCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 38gProtein: 4gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 6gSodium: 150mgFiber: 1gSugar: 15g

Notes

This bread is best enjoyed warm, but leftovers taste even better the next day! If you have toddlers, embrace the chaos and enjoy the process of baking together.
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