Cinnamon Sugar Donut Sweet Bread
Craving cinnamon sugar doughnuts but in the mood for bread? We've got you covered with this scrumptious Cinnamon Sugar Doughnut-Inspired Bread. The infusion of flavors in this recipe will dazzle your palate, making you question how you ever lived without this delightful treat.
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Ingredients
For the Bread:
- 1/2 tsp Cinnamon
- 1 1/2 C All-Purpose Flour
- 2 Large Eggs at room temperature
- 1 tsp Baking Powder
- 1 tsp Vanilla Extract
- 1/4 C Canola Oil
- 1/2 C Buttermilk or homemade substitute*
- 1/4 C Softened Unsalted Butter
- 1/2 tsp Salt
- 1/2 tsp Molasses
- 1 C Granulated Sugar
For the Coating:
- 1/2 tsp Cinnamon
- 1/4 C Brown Sugar firmly packed
- 1/2 C Unsalted Butter melted
- 1/4 C Granulated Sugar
- Homemade Buttermilk Substitute: Mix 1/2 C whole milk with 1/2 tsp white vinegar
Instructions
- Preheat Your Oven: Crank up your oven to 350°F to set the stage for baking magic.
- Initiate the Wet Mix: In a mixing bowl, seamlessly blend the canola oil, softened unsalted butter, and granulated sugar until uniform.
- Add the Flavor Enhancers: Incorporate the room-temperature eggs and vanilla extract, stirring until you attain a silky-smooth mixture.
- Create the Ultimate Blend: Gradually fold in the dry ingredients—flour, baking powder, salt—along with the buttermilk. Mix until you have a smooth, lump-free batter.
- Craft the Cinnamon-Molasses Fusion: Set aside a half-cup of the bread batter. Add cinnamon and molasses to it, mixing until well-integrated.
- Prep the Loaf Pan: Spritz your loaf pan with baking spray to ensure a non-stick experience.
- Layer the Batters: First, pour half of the bread batter into the prepared pan. Layer this with half of the cinnamon-molasses fusion. Repeat with the remaining batters.
- Swirl for a Marble Effect: Employ a butter knife or toothpick to swirl the two batters together, creating a mesmerizing marble pattern.
- The Bake-Off: Place the pan in the preheated oven, baking for 45-50 minutes.
- Cool Down: Once out of the oven, let the bread sit in the pan for about 10 minutes to cool slightly.
- Loaf Liberation: Carefully detach the edges and sides of the bread from the pan, then gently lift the loaf out.
- Construct the Coating: While the loaf is cooling, prepare your coating. In a large, shallow dish, mix melted butter with both types of sugar and cinnamon.
- Double Dip: Immerse each side of the loaf in melted butter, making sure it’s fully coated. Follow this by dredging the loaf in the sugar-cinnamon mixture. Feel free to sprinkle extra on top for that finishing touch.