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Irresistibly Soft Cinnamon Sugar Donut Bread Recipe

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  • Author: Emma
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 45 minutes
  • Total Time: 1 hour 5 minutes
  • Yield: 10 servings 1x
  • Category: Bread
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

This irresistibly soft Cinnamon Sugar Donut Bread combines moist, tender bread with a delightful cinnamon-molasses swirl, finished with a buttery cinnamon-sugar coating for a perfect sweet treat.

Ingredients

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Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup Canola Oil (can substitute with vegetable or coconut oil)
  • 1/2 cup Unsalted Butter (softened) (margarine can be used as a dairy-free alternative)
  • 1 cup Sugar (or coconut sugar for lower glycemic option)
  • 2 teaspoons Vanilla Extract (almond extract can be used for a twist)
  • 2 Large Eggs (room temperature) (can use flax eggs for vegan version)
  • 2 cups All-Purpose Flour (a gluten-free flour blend can be used)
  • 1 tablespoon Baking Powder (ensure it’s fresh)
  • 1/2 teaspoon Salt (reduce in low-sodium diets if needed)
  • 1/2 cup Buttermilk (or mix 1/2 tsp of vinegar with 1/2 cup milk as substitute)
  • 1/4 cup Molasses (brown sugar can be used as alternative)
  • 1 teaspoon Cinnamon (pumpkin pie spice can be used for a seasonal flavor)
  • 1/4 cup Melted Unsalted Butter (for coating the bread)
  • 1/4 cup Light Brown Sugar (dark brown sugar can enhance flavor)
  • 1/4 cup Granulated Sugar (can use a sugar alternative)

Instructions

  1. How to Make Cinnamon Sugar Donut Bread Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare a loaf pan by spraying it with non-stick spray.
  2. Mix Butter, Oil, and Sugar Mix softened butter, oil, and sugar in a large bowl until well combined and creamy, about 2-3 minutes.
  3. Add Eggs and Vanilla Beat in the eggs and vanilla extract until smooth.
  4. Add Dry Ingredients and Buttermilk Gradually add all-purpose flour, baking powder, salt, and buttermilk, mixing until just combined.
  5. Prepare Cinnamon Molasses Mixture Combine a portion of the batter with cinnamon and molasses in a separate bowl.
  6. Layer the Batter Layer half of the plain bread batter into the prepared loaf pan, followed by half of the molasses mixture. Repeat with the remaining batter.
  7. Swirl the Batter Swirl the batter using a knife to create a marbled pattern.
  8. Bake Bake for 40-45 minutes, checking for doneness with a toothpick.
  9. Cool Bread Cool in the pan for about 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
  10. Coat with Butter and Cinnamon Sugar Dip the cooled loaf in melted butter, then roll in a cinnamon-sugar mixture.

Notes

  • Can substitute vegetable or coconut oil for canola oil.
  • Margarine can be used as a dairy-free alternative to unsalted butter.
  • Use coconut sugar for a lower glycemic index option.
  • Almond extract can be used instead of vanilla extract for a flavor twist.
  • Flax eggs can be used for a vegan version.
  • A gluten-free flour blend can substitute all-purpose flour.
  • Use brown sugar as alternative to molasses if needed.
  • Pumpkin pie spice can be used instead of cinnamon for seasonal flavor.
  • Reduce salt for low-sodium diets if desired.
  • Mix ½ tsp vinegar with ½ cup milk as substitute for buttermilk.
  • Use dark brown sugar to enhance flavor in the coating.
  • Sugar alternatives can replace granulated sugar in the coating.

Find it online: https://yumrecipesfood.com/irresistibly-soft-cinnamon-sugar-donut-bread-recipe/