Description
A soft, cinnamon-scented loaf with a perfect balance of sweetness and texture. Ideal for breakfast or snack time, this recipe delivers a warm, comforting aroma and adaptable technique for busy kitchens or holiday prep.
Ingredients
1/2 cup warm water (110°F, non-chlorinated)
1/2 cup whole milk (110°F, full-fat)
2 1/4 tsp instant yeast
3 cups bread flour (not all-purpose)
4 Tbsp butter (softened at room temperature)
2 Tbsp sugar
1 tsp salt
1/2 cup packed brown sugar
1 tbsp ground cinnamon
Instructions
Whisk water, milk, yeast, and 2 Tbsp sugar in mixer bowl
Let mixture rest 5–10 minutes until foamy
Beat in remaining sugar, butter, 1 cup flour, and salt
Scrape bowl, add another cup flour on medium speed
Finish with remaining flour until dough pulls away from bowl
Add additional flour 1 Tbsp at a time if dough remains unmanageable
Cover dough and let rise 1.5 hours or until doubled
Poke with finger—indention should slowly rebound
Conduct windowpane test with t
Roll dough into 12×16-inch rectangle
Spread softened butter over dough, mix 1/2 cup brown sugar and 1 tbsp cinnamon, sprinkle evenly over butter
Roll dough tightly into log, seal seam
Cut into 10 slices and place in greased loaf pan
Let rest 30 minutes
Preheat oven to 375°F
Bake 40 minutes until golden brown
Notes
Use room-temperature butter for smooth incorporation
Freeze shaped dough for later baking (30-minute prep)
Bread flour is critical for proper rise
Adjust sugar blend thickness for optimal flavor pockets
- Prep Time: 30
- Cook Time: 40
- Category: Baking
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (1/10 loaf)
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 15mg