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Homemade Cinnamon Bread

Enjoy a warm, fragrant loaf of Homemade Cinnamon Bread with swirls of cinnamon-sugar that melt into the tender dough, perfect for breakfast or a snack.
Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Servings: 12 slices
Course: Breakfast, Snack
Cuisine: American
Calories: 200

Ingredients
  

Dough Ingredients
  • 4 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 packet active dry yeast (2 1/4 teaspoons) Use fresh yeast for reliable rise.
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup warm milk (about 110°F / 43°C) Use a kitchen thermometer to keep milk at 105–115°F.
  • 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted (plus extra for spreading) Melt butter but cool slightly to avoid killing the yeast.
  • 2 large eggs Use room temperature eggs for better emulsification.
Filling Ingredients
  • 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon Use fresh cinnamon for bright spice notes.
  • 1/4 cup brown sugar Substitutions available for dietary restrictions.

Method
 

Activate the yeast
  1. Combine warm milk, granulated sugar, and yeast in a large bowl. Wait for the mixture to become frothy in 5–10 minutes.
Add butter and eggs
  1. Stir in the melted butter and eggs until well combined.
Add flour and salt
  1. Gradually stir in the flour and salt until a dough forms.
Knead the dough
  1. Turn the dough onto a floured surface and knead for 5–7 minutes until smooth and elastic.
First rise
  1. Place dough in a greased bowl, cover, and let rise in a warm place for about 1 hour until doubled.
Preheat oven
  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
Roll out and add filling
  1. Roll dough into a rectangle, spread melted butter, and sprinkle with cinnamon and brown sugar evenly.
Roll and place in pan
  1. Roll the dough tightly from the long edge into a log, pinch seam to seal, and place seam-side down in a greased loaf pan.
Second rise
  1. Let it rise another 30 minutes until puffy.
Bake
  1. Bake for 25–30 minutes until golden brown and the loaf sounds hollow when tapped.
Cool and slice
  1. Allow to cool before slicing to set the crumb and prevent tearing.

Notes

For best results, follow timing closely and use visual cues. Store tightly wrapped for up to 4 days or freeze for up to 3 months.