Amish Cinnamon Bread is a delicious and popular sweet bread that’s often shared among friends and family. Here’s a simple recipe for you to try:
Ingredients:
For the Bread:
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 2 cups granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 4 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 teaspoons baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 2 cups buttermilk
For the Cinnamon Sugar Mixture:
- 2/3 cup granulated sugar
- 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
Instructions:
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease two 9×5-inch loaf pans.
- In a large mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, and salt.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the butter and sugar mixture, alternating with the buttermilk. Begin and end with the dry ingredients. Mix until just combined.
- In a small bowl, mix together the sugar and ground cinnamon for the cinnamon sugar mixture.
- Pour a quarter of the batter into each prepared loaf pan. Sprinkle half of the cinnamon sugar mixture over the batter in each pan.
- Pour the remaining batter into the pans, and top with the remaining cinnamon sugar mixture.
- Use a knife to swirl the cinnamon sugar through the batter.
- Bake in the preheated oven for about 45-50 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Allow the bread to cool in the pans for about 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
Slice and enjoy your delicious Amish Cinnamon Bread! This bread is known for its sweet, moist texture and delightful cinnamon flavor. It’s perfect for breakfast, brunch, or as a tasty snack.
