Cinnamon Sugar Amish Bread

 

Cinnamon Sugar Amish Bread

This Cinnamon Sugar Amish Bread is a soft, buttery quick bread with a tender crumb, a sweet cinnamon-sugar swirl, and a crisp, sugary topping. It’s incredibly easy to make—no yeast and no kneading required!

📝 Ingredients

For the Bread:

• 1 cup granulated sugar
• ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
• 1 large egg
• 1 cup buttermilk
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• ½ teaspoon salt

For the Cinnamon Sugar:

• ½ cup granulated sugar
• 1½ teaspoons ground cinnamon

👩‍🍳 Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×5-inch loaf pan or line it with parchment paper.
2. Make the batter: In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter and 1 cup sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in the egg, then mix in the buttermilk and vanilla.
3. Add the dry ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, and salt. Gradually add the dry mixture to the wet ingredients, stirring just until combined. Don’t overmix.
4. Prepare the cinnamon sugar: Combine ½ cup sugar with the cinnamon.
5. Layer: Pour about half of the batter into the prepared loaf pan. Sprinkle generously with about half of the cinnamon-sugar mixture. Add the remaining batter and finish with the remaining cinnamon sugar on top.
6. Create the swirl: Run a butter knife gently through the batter in a few simple strokes to create a cinnamon swirl.
7. Bake for 50–60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean or with a few moist crumbs.
8. Cool: Let the bread cool in the pan for about 10–15 minutes, then transfer it to a wire rack. Allow it to cool before slicing.

🍎 Helpful Tips

• Don’t overmix the batter, or the bread can become dense.
• For an extra-crunchy top, sprinkle a little additional cinnamon sugar over the loaf before baking.
• Add chopped pecans or walnuts for a delicious nutty variation.
• The bread is especially good slightly warm with a little butter.

Prep Time: 10 minutes
Bake Time: 50–60 minutes
Total Time: About 1 hour 10 minutes
Servings: 10 slices