Cinnamon Swirl Bread Recipe - Creations by Kara (2024)

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Cinnamon Swirl Bread is a soft and tender loaf with a swirled ribbon of melted cinnamon sugar.It’s a perfect fall bread recipe!

If you follow my blog, you’ve probably figured out that when fall comes around, I start baking with cinnamon. A lot of cinnamon. Not only because I love how it tastes, but because it makes my house smell amazing! Cinnamon swirl bread was my latest cinnamon creation. Not only is it pretty, it is utterly delicious and addicting!

I love slicing into the loaf and seeing the pretty cinnamon swirl in the middle. 🙂 Our first loaf didn’t slice quite this pretty though. We couldn’t wait for it to cool, we ate it straight out of the oven!
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I loved how this bread tasted similar to a cinnamon roll, but wasn’t quite as sweet. Although maybe that’s a bad thing, because you end up eating more of it. 😉 Although, if you wanted to, you could drizzle some icing on top of the bread. Either way, this cinnamon swirl bread is sure to be a hit!

A few more cinnamon recipes you will enjoy:

Baked Cinnamon Sugar Donuts
Cinnamon Crumb Dessert Pizza
One Hour Cinnamon Rolls

Cinnamon Swirl Bread

Cinnamon Swirl Bread

Cinnamon Swirl Bread Recipe - Creations by Kara (3)

Soft yeast bread with a pretty swirl of cinnamon sugar.

Ingredients

  • 1 1/2 cups hot water
  • 1 cup milk
  • 4 1/2 tsp instant yeast (I use SAF)
  • 2/3 cup sugar
  • 6 Tbsp melted butter
  • 2 eggs
  • 2 1/2 tsp cinnamon
  • 2 tsp salt
  • 2 cups freshly ground whole wheat flour*
  • 6 1/2 cups white all purpose flour (more or less)

Filling:

  • 2 Tbsp soft butter
  • 1/2 cup sugar
  • 2 Tbsp cinnamon

Instructions

  1. Dough: Combine hot water, milk, yeast, and sugar in a large mixing bowl or Bosch. Let sit for about 5 minutes or till bubbly.
  2. Add remaining ingredients, adding just enough flour at the end to make a soft dough. Knead for 5 minutes. Cover and let rest for 5-10 minutes.
  3. Divide dough in half and roll the first portion out into a 9x15" rectangle on a countertop that has been sprayed with non-stick spray. Spread with 1 tablespoon of the softened butter.
  4. Combine the sugar and cinnamon and sprinkle half over the top. Starting at one of the short sides, roll the dough up tightly. Pinch the edge together to seal.
  5. Tuck the ends in a bit and place seam side down in a greased 9x5" loaf pan.
  6. Repeat for the remaining dough. Cover both loaves and let rise till doubled, about an hour.
  7. Bake in a preheated 350° oven for about 30 minutes. Brush with butter while still hot. Let sit in pans for about 5 minutes, then invert onto cooling racks.

Notes

If you prefer, you can replace the whole wheat flour with white flour.

-Recipe adapted from Mom on Timeout

Nutrition Information:

Yield:

24

Serving Size:

1

Amount Per Serving:Calories: 245Total Fat: 5gSaturated Fat: 3gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 26mgSodium: 238mgCarbohydrates: 44gFiber: 3gSugar: 10gProtein: 6g

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  1. Cinnamon Swirl Bread Recipe - Creations by Kara (4)Diane

    Can this dough be made in a bread machine?

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    • Cinnamon Swirl Bread Recipe - Creations by Kara (5)Kara Cook

      I’ve never used a bread machine, but this dough is pretty basic, so I would assume that it would work just fine.

      Reply

  2. Cinnamon Swirl Bread Recipe - Creations by Kara (6)Kelly

    Just want to clarify…do I only let it rest for 5-10 min and not rise? So that it only rises the one time?

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    • Cinnamon Swirl Bread Recipe - Creations by Kara (7)Kara

      Yes, that is correct. With instant yeast, you can skip the first rise time. Such a great time saver that it is the only kind of yeast I use anymore! If you are not using instant yeast, you will need to let the dough rise till doubled first, about 45-60 minutes, then punch it down and form it into loaves.

      Reply

  3. Cinnamon Swirl Bread Recipe - Creations by Kara (8)Amanda

    Beautiful! I’ve never made actual cinnamon swirl bread myself before, but when I do – I hope it turns out half as pretty as yours! Pinned for later 😉

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    ~Amanda

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  4. Cinnamon Swirl Bread Recipe - Creations by Kara (9)Britni @ Play. Party. Pin.

    They have something like this at Great Harvest and I’ve always wondered how they make it. Definitely pinning to try out soon.

    Reply

  5. Cinnamon Swirl Bread Recipe - Creations by Kara (10)Elizabeth

    hi I made this bread & it is so delicious! Thankyou

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Cinnamon Swirl Bread Recipe - Creations by Kara (2024)

FAQs

What are the ingredients in Franz cinnamon swirl bread? ›

enriched wheat flour (wheat flour, malted barley flour, niacin, reduced iron, thiamin mononitrate, riboflavin, folic acid), water, sugar, unsalted butter, contains 2% or less of the following: honey, palm oil, yeast, brown sugar, whole grain oats, cinnamon, soy lecithin, salt, nonfat milk, oat flour, potato flakes, ...

What is the best flour for cinnamon rolls? ›

Use bread flour: bread flour is available at most grocery stores and it makes ALL the difference in achieving softer, fluffy, perfect cinnamon rolls. JUST TRUST ME. Make sure you flour your work surface and the rolling pin: this is to prevent the cinnamon rolls from sticking to the surface or to the rolling pin.

Why is my cinnamon bread hard? ›

Too much flour will give you stiff, dense, dry cinnamon rolls. Arrange your rolls in a lightly greased 9-inch or 10-inch pan. I appreciate that this recipe makes a slightly smaller batch than most other cinnamon roll recipes.

What is cinnamon bread made of? ›

Cinnamon Bread Ingredients

For the bread: all-purpose flour, white sugar, buttermilk, eggs, vegetable oil, vanilla extract, baking powder, ground cinnamon, salt, and baking soda. For the topping: white sugar, butter or margarine, and ground cinnamon.

Is cinnamon swirl bread healthy? ›

The primary concern lies in added sugars, which are often present in both the bread and the cinnamon-sugar swirl. Excessive sugar intake can contribute to weight gain and other health issues.

Is ap flour better than bread flour for cinnamon rolls? ›

Bread flour has more protein than all-purpose flour, making it a better option for pastries. Most people recommend baking cinnamon rolls with bread flour, as this creates a fluffier and softer cinnamon roll. Though all-purpose flour will also work to create tasty cinnamon rolls.

Why pour milk on cinnamon rolls before baking? ›

⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ This ensures to getting ULTRA MOIST rolls. This should be used at room temperature and is poured over the rolls after they have risen for the second time, just before baking.

Why does my cinnamon swirl bread separate? ›

It's the moistened dough separating from the dry cinnamon-sugar mixture as it bakes. To help prevent this, make sure you are brushing the dough with egg white before adding the cinnamon-sugar.

What enhances the flavor of cinnamon? ›

Salt always enhances the flavors of spices. So does fat. Depending on your recipe, you could mix the cinnamon in oil or butter AND add cinnamon/sugar mix inside the rolls. Touch of salt, some nutmeg and even the slightest amount of cardamom, I mean a touch.

How do you keep cinnamon bread fresh? ›

Whether you leave them out at room temperature or refrigerate them, the most important thing is to store them in an airtight container or wrap them tightly with plastic wrap on a plate. This keeps the cinnamon rolls moist, fresh, and just as delicious as when they came out of the oven.

How do you know when cinnamon bread is done? ›

Inserting a toothpick into the center of a baked good is a tried and true method to test for doneness. If the toothpick comes out clean, your bread is likely fully baked. It needs a bit more time if it comes out wet with dough or crumbs.

Can you make Krusteaz cinnamon swirl in a loaf pan? ›

Q: Can this be baked in a loaf pan? Yes, but you have to bake longer.

What is the best yeast for bread making? ›

Active Dry Yeast is an ideal yeast to use for artisan breads or no knead breads that require a slower rise time. It's also the preferred type of yeast for those doughs that proof in the refrigerator for extended periods of time.

What are the ingredients in Franz sourdough bread? ›

ORGANIC ENRICHED UNBLEACHED WHEAT FLOUR (ORGANIC WHEAT FLOUR, NIACIN, REDUCED IRON, THIAMIN MONONITRATE, RIBOFLAVIN AND FOLIC ACID), FILTERED WATER, ORGANIC VITAL WHEAT GLUTEN, CONTAINS 2% OR LESS OF EACH OF THE FOLLOWING: YEAST, ORGANIC SOYBEAN OIL, ORGANIC DISTILLED VINEGAR, SEA SALT, ASCORBIC ACID, ORGANIC CULTURED ...

Does cinnamon swirl contain egg? ›

INGREDIENTS: Wheat Flour [Wheat Flour, Calcium Carbonate, Iron, Niacin, Thiamin], Sugar, Palm Oil, Water, Rapeseed Oil, Yeast, Pasteurised Egg, Coconut Oil, Dried Glucose Syrup, Cinnamon, Sugar Syrup, Glazing Agent (Isomalt), Salt, Modified Potato Starch, Cane Sugar Syrup, Emulsifier (Mono- and Di-Glycerides of Fatty ...

What are the ingredients in cinnamon swirl bagels? ›

Enriched Flour (Wheat Flour, Malted Barley Flour, Niacin, Iron, Thiamine Mononitrate, Riboflavin, Folic Acid), Water, Brown Sugar, Canola Oil, Yeast, Sugar, Cinnamon, Contains 2% or less of: Cultured Wheat Flour, Wheat Gluten, Wheat Flour, Sea Salt, Dextrose, Soybean Oil, Wheat Starch, Sunflower Lecithin, Vinegar, ...

What are the ingredients in Franz keto bread? ›

BREAD BASE (MODIFIED WHEAT STARCH, WHEAT GLUTEN, INULIN OR CHICORY VEGETABLE FIBER, OAT FIBER, WHEAT PROTEIN ISOLATE), WATER, SOYBEAN OIL, CONTAINS 2% OR LESS OF EACH OF THE FOLLOWING: YEAST, SALT, SORBIC ACID (MOLD INHIBITOR), FULLY HYDROGENATED SOYBEAN OIL, DISTILLED VINEGAR, ASCORBIC ACID, CALCIUM PROPIONATE (MOLD ...

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