Cinnamon Swirl Quick Bread
Cinnamon Swirl Quick Bread is a warm, aromatic delight that envelops your home with the cozy scent of cinnamon and sugar. This easy-to-make bread features a tender, buttery texture and a beautiful swirl of sweet cinnamon goodness, making it an ideal choice for breakfast or as a comforting snack any time of the day. Enjoy it fresh from the oven, toasted with butter, or even as a dessert; this versatile recipe is sure to become a family favorite!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 15 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 12 servings 1x
- Category: Breakfast/Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 tsp baking powder
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- 0.5 tsp salt
- 1 cup whole milk
- 2 large eggs
- 0.5 cup unsalted butter (melted)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a loaf pan.
- In a large bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, baking powder, cinnamon, and salt.
- In another bowl, mix milk, eggs, and melted butter until well combined.
- Pour the wet ingredients into the dry mixture and stir gently until just combined.
- In a small bowl, combine 0.25 cup sugar with 1 tsp cinnamon for the swirl.
- Pour half the batter into the prepared pan, sprinkle half of the cinnamon-sugar mixture on top, add remaining batter, and then top with remaining cinnamon-sugar.
- Bake for 50-60 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Allow cooling on a rack before slicing.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (approximately 70g)
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 45mg
Keywords: - For added texture, consider mixing in chopped nuts or raisins. - You can use brown sugar instead of granulated sugar for deeper flavor. - Store leftovers in an airtight container at room temperature for up to three days or freeze for longer storage.