Grandma’s Cinnamon Sugar Sweet Bread 🍞✨
This cozy, nostalgic bread is soft, sweet, and swirled with cinnamon sugar—just like grandma used to make. Perfect for breakfast, brunch, or a comforting snack with coffee or tea.
Ingredients
For the Dough:
- 3 cups All-Purpose Flour
- 1/4 cup Granulated Sugar
- 1 packet (2 1/4 tsp) Active Dry Yeast
- 1/2 teaspoon Salt
- 1/2 cup Milk (warm)
- 1/4 cup Butter (softened)
- 2 Eggs
For the Cinnamon Sugar Filling:
- 1/2 cup Granulated Sugar
- 2 teaspoons Ground Cinnamon
- 2 tablespoons Butter (melted)
Optional Glaze:
- 1 cup Powdered Sugar
- 1–2 tablespoons Milk
- 1/2 teaspoon Vanilla Extract
Instructions
1. Prepare the dough
- In a small bowl, dissolve yeast in warm milk with a teaspoon of sugar. Let sit 5–10 minutes until foamy.
- In a large bowl, mix flour, sugar, and salt. Add yeast mixture, eggs, and softened butter.
- Knead for about 8–10 minutes until smooth and elastic.
- Place in a greased bowl, cover, and let rise for 1–2 hours until doubled in size.
2. Prepare the filling
- Mix sugar and cinnamon in a small bowl. Set aside.
3. Shape the bread
- Roll dough into a rectangle on a floured surface.
- Brush with melted butter and sprinkle evenly with cinnamon sugar.
- Roll up the dough tightly from one end, forming a loaf or a spiral.
- Place in a greased loaf pan or baking dish.
4. Second rise
- Cover and let the shaped loaf rise 30–45 minutes until puffed.
5. Bake
- Preheat oven to 180°C (350°F).
- Bake 25–30 minutes, or until golden brown and cooked through.
- Optional: brush with melted butter immediately after baking for extra softness.
6. Add glaze (optional)
- Mix powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla. Drizzle over cooled bread.
Tips for the Perfect Sweet Bread 🍴
- Use room-temperature ingredients for a softer loaf.
- For extra cinnamon flavor, sprinkle a little cinnamon sugar on top before baking.
- Slice with a serrated knife to keep the loaf from squishing.
💡 Why it’s special: This bread is soft, buttery, and perfectly sweet—making it a timeless comfort food, just like grandma made for holidays and cozy mornings.
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