Delicious Amish Cinnamon Bread Recipe: Bakery-Style Goodness at Home
Soft, buttery, and swirled with sweet cinnamon sugar, Amish Cinnamon Bread is a simple quick bread that tastes like it came straight from a country bakery. No yeast, no starter, and no complicated steps — just warm, comforting flavor in every slice.
Perfect for breakfast, gifting, or an afternoon treat with coffee.
Why You’ll Love This Recipe
✔ No yeast required
✔ Simple pantry ingredients
✔ Moist, tender crumb
✔ Thick cinnamon-sugar swirl
✔ Freezer-friendly
Ingredients
For the Bread Batter:
- ½ cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup buttermilk (or milk + 1 tbsp vinegar)
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon salt
For the Cinnamon Swirl:
- ⅓ cup sugar
- 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
Instructions
Step 1: Preheat
Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
Grease and flour a 9×5-inch loaf pan.
Step 2: Cream Butter & Sugar
In a large bowl, beat butter and sugar until light and fluffy (about 2–3 minutes).
Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition.
Step 3: Mix Dry Ingredients
In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, and salt.
Step 4: Combine
Add dry ingredients to the butter mixture alternately with buttermilk, beginning and ending with flour.
Mix just until combined — don’t overmix.
Step 5: Create the Cinnamon Swirl
Mix sugar and cinnamon in a small bowl.
Pour half the batter into the prepared loaf pan.
Sprinkle half of the cinnamon-sugar mixture on top.
Add remaining batter.
Finish with remaining cinnamon-sugar on top.
Use a knife to gently swirl through the batter.
Step 6: Bake
Bake for 50–60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
Cool in the pan for 10–15 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack.
Optional Cinnamon Sugar Crust (Bakery-Style Touch)
Before baking, sprinkle an extra tablespoon of cinnamon sugar on top for a crisp, caramelized crust.
Storage Tips
- Store wrapped at room temperature for up to 3 days.
- Refrigerate up to 1 week.
- Freeze slices individually for up to 3 months.
Warm slightly before serving for best flavor.
Flavor Variations
- Add 1 teaspoon vanilla extract for extra depth
- Mix in chopped pecans
- Add a simple powdered sugar glaze
- Fold in diced apples for fall twist
The Result
You’ll get a soft, moist loaf with a beautiful cinnamon ribbon throughout — sweet, comforting, and perfect with coffee or tea.
If you’d like, I can also share a traditional Amish Friendship Bread version or a healthier reduced-sugar option.
