Cinnamon Bread

• Main Ingredient: Cinnamon
• Prep Time: 1 hr 45 mins
• Cook Time: 45 mins
• Serves: 12
• Recipe by: Nordic Ware

Nordic Ware’s Cinnamon Bread is a warm, aromatic loaf that combines the comforting flavours of sweet cinnamon and soft, buttery bread. Each slice reveals a swirl of cinnamon sugar, creating a perfect balance of spice and sweetness. The bread has a light, fluffy texture, making it ideal for breakfast, brunch, or an afternoon snack. With its inviting scent and satisfying flavour, this cinnamon bread is a delightful treat that’s perfect for sharing or enjoying on your own. Its simple, homemade charm makes it a go-to favourite for any occasion.

Method

1. Dissolve yeast with a pinch of sugar in 2 tablespoons of lukewarm water. Let mixture sit at room temperature for 15 minutes, until the mixture has bubbled and expanded.
2. Combine the dissolved yeast with the remainder of the ingredients.
3. Mix and knead everything together—by hand, mixer or bread machine set on the dough cycle—till you’ve made a smooth dough.
4. Adjust the dough’s consistency with additional flour or water as needed.
5. Place the dough in a lightly greased bowl. Cover the bowl, and allow the dough to rise, at room temperature, until it’s nearly doubled in size, about 1 hour. Let it become puffy.
6. Combine dry ingredients for filling while the dough is rising. Transfer dough to a floured work surface and roll or press into a rectangular sheet 12 inches wide by 10” long. Brush the dough with the egg/water mixture and sprinkle with the dry sugar mixture. Roll the 12-inch side tightly until you have a cylinder. Press or pinch the ends of the log to seal the filling inside. Transfer the log, seam-side down, to a cinnamon loaf pan that has been lightly greased. Cover with a dry dishtowel and allow the dough to rise for 1 hour, until the dough crests over the pan. Bake bread at 175°C for 40-45 minutes or until a golden brown crust has formed. You may need to cover the top of the loaf with aluminium foil to prevent over-browning. Remove from the pan soon after the bread is out of the oven. Can be brushed with melted butter and sprinkled with additional cinnamon sugar if desired.