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Cinnamon Sugar Donut Bread

Cinnamon Sugar Donut Bread: Sweet Comfort for Any Day

Enjoy Cinnamon Sugar Donut Bread, a delightful quick bread that combines the textures of loaf and donut for a perfect sweet treat.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour 10 minutes
Cooling Time 10 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 35 minutes
Servings: 10 slices
Course: Desserts
Calories: 250
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Bread
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour can replace with whole wheat flour
  • 1 cup granulated sugar consider reducing for a less sweet loaf
  • 1 tablespoon baking powder ensure it is fresh
  • 0.5 teaspoon kosher salt sea salt makes a fine alternative
  • 1 cup whole milk substitute with almond milk if desired
  • 1 large egg a flax egg works for a vegan option
  • 0.5 cup unsalted butter (melted) can substitute with vegetable oil
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract optional
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon experiment with nutmeg or pumpkin spice for a twist
  • optional nutmeg enhances warm spiced notes
For the Topping
  • 1 cup cinnamon-sugar mixture sprinkle generously for flavor

Equipment

  • 8 ½ x 4 ½-inch loaf pan
  • mixing bowls
  • Whisk
  • Spatula

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions for Cinnamon Sugar Donut Bread
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare your loaf pan with nonstick spray.
  2. In a large bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt until combined.
  3. In a separate bowl, whisk together milk, egg, melted butter, and vanilla until smooth.
  4. Gently pour the wet mixture into the dry ingredients and stir until just combined, taking care not to overmix.
  5. Transfer the batter into your prepared loaf pan and smooth the top.
  6. Bake in the preheated oven for 60-70 minutes, until a toothpick comes out with a few moist crumbs.
  7. Allow the loaf to cool in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring to parchment paper.
  8. Brush the warm bread with melted butter and sprinkle cinnamon-sugar on top to finish.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 34gProtein: 3gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 7gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 40mgSodium: 150mgPotassium: 120mgFiber: 1gSugar: 10gVitamin A: 5IUCalcium: 5mgIron: 6mg

Notes

Using room temperature ingredients helps create a lighter batter. Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 5 days or freeze for up to 3 months.

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