When the smell of cinnamon and freshly baked bread float throughout the house, everyone knows they\u2019re in for a treat. Our contest-winning cinnamon quick bread will make your family congregate in the kitchen just because of the smell alone. The hardest part is waiting for the loaf to cool so the glaze can be drizzled on top, but once you finally bite into the soft, tender loaf with its crunchy cinnamon-sugar swirl, you\u2019ll know the wait was worth it.<\/p>\n
Your loved ones will simply devour this cinnamon swirl quick bread whether it’s served for breakfast, a snack or dessert (or, hey, all three! We don’t judge!).<\/p>\n
Preheat the oven to 350\u00b0F. In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, 1 cup sugar, the baking soda and salt. In a separate bowl, whisk together the buttermilk, egg and oil until very well combined. Using a rubber spatula, stir the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients just until moistened.<\/p>\n
Editor\u2019s Tip:<\/em> Be careful not to overmix the batter once the wet and dry ingredients are combined. Overmixing will cause an over-development of gluten, resulting in a tough, dense bread.<\/p>\n
In a small bowl, whisk together the cinnamon and remaining 1\/2 cup sugar until everything is evenly distributed.<\/p>\n
Grease only the bottom of a 9×5-inch loaf pan. Pour half the batter into the pan and gently spread it out evenly to all four corners. Sprinkle the top with half the cinnamon sugar. Pour the remaining batter on top and carefully spread it out. Sprinkle the top with the remaining cinnamon sugar.<\/p>\n
Using a butter knife, cut through the batter a few times to create a swirl.<\/p>\n
Bake the loaf until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean, 45 to 50 minutes. Cool the loaf for 10 minutes at room temperature. Remove the loaf from the pan and onto a wire rack to cool completely to room temperature.<\/p>\n
In a small bowl, whisk together the confectioners’ sugar and just enough milk to reach the desired consistency. Drizzle the glaze over the loaf.<\/p>\n
To store cinnamon swirl quick bread, let it cool completely to room temperature on a cooling rack. Store the loaf in an airtight container or wrap it tightly in storage wrap. Cinnamon swirl quick bread can last at room temperature for up to three days and in the fridge for up to five.<\/p>\n
To freeze, place the room-temperature loaf in an airtight container or wrap it tightly in two layers of storage wrap followed by a final layer of aluminum foil. Keep the loaf in the freezer for up to three months. When you\u2019re ready to enjoy it again, thaw the loaf in the fridge overnight or at room temperature for two hours.<\/p>\n
Yes, according to our baking pan conversions<\/a> chart, this cinnamon quick bread can also be baked in a 9-inch round pan or an 8-inch square pan. You could also bake mini loaves in three 5-3\/4 x 3-inch mini loaf pans to pass out to friends and family (or to freeze and save for yourself).<\/p>\n
Make cinnamon swirl quick bread for an indulgent morning breakfast or as part of a brunch spread. Serve it as a midday snack along with tea, coffee or a tall glass of milk. Save a slice for dessert, too, and warm it in the microwave to reinvigorate the cinnamon-sugar goodness. Scoop out some ice cream from one of the best vanilla ice cream brands<\/a> to top this loaf and make it truly decadent.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"