Description
A delightful Cinnamon Swirl Bread infused with a custard bath and topped with a sweet glaze, ideal for sharing with family and friends.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
- 1/4 cup warm milk
- 1 teaspoon sugar (for yeast activation)
- 2 teaspoons active dry yeast
- 2 eggs
- 3/4 cup warm milk
- 1/4 cup melted unsalted butter
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup brown sugar (for filling)
- 2 tablespoons cinnamon (for filling)
- 1 cup powdered sugar (for glaze)
- 2 tablespoons milk (for glaze)
Instructions
- Activate the yeast by mixing warm milk, sugar, and yeast in a small bowl; let sit until frothy.
- In a large bowl, whisk together flour, granulated sugar, salt, cinnamon, and nutmeg.
- In another bowl, combine eggs, warm milk, melted butter, and vanilla.
- Combine the wet mixture with the dry ingredients and knead on a floured surface for 8-10 minutes until smooth.
- Let the dough rise in a greased bowl, covered, for about 1 hour until doubled in size.
- Prepare the filling by mixing brown sugar and cinnamon in a small bowl.
- Punch down the dough, roll it out, spread butter, and sprinkle filling evenly; roll tightly into a log.
- Slice the log into 1.5-inch pieces and let them rise for another 30-40 minutes.
- Bake in a preheated oven at 350°F (175°C) for 20-25 minutes until golden brown.
- Prepare the custard bath with eggs, milk, and vanilla, drizzling it over warm bread after baking.
- For the glaze, whisk powdered sugar with milk and drizzle over cooled rolls.
Notes
Ensure yeast is fresh for proper rising. Don’t skip rise times for the best texture.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 40mg
Keywords: cinnamon bread, dessert, family recipe, baking, comfort food