🍞 Amish Cinnamon Bread

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Soft, sweet, and swirled with warm cinnamon sugar, this Amish Cinnamon Bread is the kind of recipe that vanishes fast—moist on the inside, lightly crisp on top, and packed with cozy homemade flavor.

🛒 Ingredients

🥐 Batter

  • 1 cup butter, softened
  • 2 cups sugar
  • 2 eggs
  • 2 cups buttermilk (or 2 cups milk + 2 tbsp vinegar or lemon juice)
  • 4 cups all-purpose flour
  • 2 tsp baking soda

🍯 Cinnamon Sugar Swirl

  • 2/3 cup sugar
  • 2 tsp cinnamon

👩‍🍳 Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 175°C (350°F). Grease and flour two loaf pans.
  2. In a large bowl, cream together butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
  3. Add eggs and mix well.
  4. Stir in buttermilk (or milk + vinegar mixture).
  5. In a separate bowl, mix flour and baking soda.
  6. Gradually add dry ingredients into the wet mixture until just combined. Do not overmix.

🍯 Assemble

  1. In a small bowl, mix sugar and cinnamon for the swirl.
  2. Pour half of the batter into prepared pans.
  3. Sprinkle half of the cinnamon sugar mixture over the batter.
  4. Add remaining batter on top.
  5. Sprinkle the rest of the cinnamon sugar on top and lightly swirl with a knife.

🔥 Bake

  1. Bake for 45–55 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out clean.
  2. Let cool slightly before slicing.

🍽️ Description

This Amish Cinnamon Bread is incredibly soft, rich, and buttery with a sweet cinnamon swirl running through every slice. The top has a light sugary crust, while the inside stays moist and tender.

💡 Tips for Success

  • Don’t overmix the batter for a softer texture
  • Swirl gently—too much mixing will blur the cinnamon layers
  • Check early if your oven runs hot
  • Let it cool slightly before cutting for cleaner slices
  • Use real buttermilk for extra richness

✨ Optional Additions

  • Chopped pecans or walnuts
  • Vanilla glaze drizzle on top
  • Raisins for extra sweetness
  • Extra cinnamon for stronger flavor

📊 Nutritional Information (Approx. per slice, 12 slices per loaf)

  • Calories: 280–340 kcal
  • Protein: 4–5 g
  • Fat: 12–16 g
  • Carbohydrates: 40–48 g
  • Sugar: 22–28 g

🧾 Conclusion

Amish Cinnamon Bread is pure comfort baking—simple ingredients turned into something soft, sweet, and unforgettable. One slice is never enough.

⭐ Recommendation

Serve warm with butter or a cup of coffee for the best experience. It also makes an amazing breakfast or afternoon snack.

🌿 Embracing Healthful Indulgence

For a lighter version, reduce sugar slightly or replace part of the butter with yogurt. You’ll still get that cozy cinnamon flavor while keeping it a bit more balanced.

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