Classic Cinnamon Donut Bread
This classic cinnamon donut bread captures the comforting flavors of a cinnamon donut in a convenient loaf form, perfect for breakfast or a sweet snack.
Equipment
- oven
- loaf pan
- large bowl
- whisk
- medium bowl
- wooden skewer
- small bowl
- wire rack
- pastry brush
Ingredients
For the Bread
- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- ¾ cup granulated sugar
- 1 ½ tsp baking powder
- ½ tsp salt
- 1 ½ tsp ground cinnamon
- 1 large egg
- ½ cup milk whole milk recommended
- ¼ cup vegetable oil or melted unsalted butter
For the Donut Topping
- ¼ cup unsalted butter melted
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- 1 tbsp ground cinnamon
Instructions
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare a 9x5-inch loaf pan by greasing and flouring it or lining it with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, combine the flour, ¾ cup granulated sugar, baking powder, salt, and 1 ½ tsp ground cinnamon.
- In a separate bowl, beat the egg, then stir in the milk and vegetable oil.
- Add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients, mixing just until moistened to form a thick batter without overmixing.
- Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and bake for 45-55 minutes, or until a wooden skewer comes out clean.
- While the bread bakes, melt ¼ cup unsalted butter in a small bowl and whisk together ½ cup granulated sugar and 1 tbsp ground cinnamon in another bowl for the topping.
- After baking, let the bread cool in the pan for 5-10 minutes, then invert it onto a wire rack.
- While the bread is still warm, generously brush all its sides with the melted butter.
- Immediately roll or sprinkle the entire loaf with the cinnamon sugar mixture, pressing it gently to adhere.
- Allow the Cinnamon Donut Bread to cool completely on the wire rack before slicing and serving.
Notes
For an extra boost of cinnamon flavor, you can add a pinch more cinnamon to the bread batter. Ensure the bread is fully cooled before slicing for the best texture.