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Cinnamon Swirl Loaf Bread

Soft and fluffy Cinnamon Swirl Loaf Bread that you can slice and serve with butter. Makes a perfect homemade gift too!
Servings 1 loaf
Author Karen @ The Tasty Bite

Ingredients

  • ¼ cup brown sugar
  • 2 tsps ground cinnamon
  • 1 1/4 oz package active dry yeast
  • ½ cup warm water
  • ½ cup warm milk
  • ¼ cup sugar
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 4 tbsps unsalted butter softened to room temperature
  • 3 cups all-purpose flour more for dusting

Instructions

  • In a small bowl, whisk together brown sugar and cinnamon. Set aside.
  • Combine yeast, water, milk, and sugar in a large bowl and set aside until foamy, about 10 minutes. Add salt, butter and flour, and stir with a wooden spoon until the dough comes together. Turn the dough out onto a lightly floured surface and knead until smooth and elastic, about 5 minutes.
  • Place the dough into a greased bowl and cover tightly with plastic wrap. Set aside in a warm, draft-free place until it doubles in size, about 1 hour.
  • Punch down the dough and roll out into a 9x12 inch rectangle. Sprinkle cinnamon sugar mixture evenly over dough, leaving a one-inch border from the edges.
  • Starting from the short side, roll dough tightly into a log and transfer to a lightly greased 9x5 inch loaf pan, seam side down and tucking the ends underneath if necessary. Cover and allow to rise until it doubles in size again, about 1 hour.
  • Preheat oven to 350F. Bake for 35-40 minutes or until golden brown. Let cool completely before slicing and serving.