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Amish Cinnamon Bread

Amish Cinnamon Bread: Irresistibly Soft & No-Yeast Delight

Amish Cinnamon Bread is a delightful no-yeast quick bread filled with buttery cinnamon swirls, perfect for breakfast or a snack.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 50 minutes
Cooling Time 10 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 15 minutes
Servings: 10 slices
Course: Breakfast
Cuisine: American
Calories: 200

Ingredients
  

For the Batter
  • 0.5 cup Butter Can be substituted with margarine or vegan butter
  • 1 cup Granulated Sugar
  • 2 large Eggs Room temperature
  • 1 cup Buttermilk Can be substituted with regular milk mixed with vinegar or lemon juice
  • 2 cups All-Purpose Flour Can be replaced with gluten-free baking blend
  • 1 teaspoon Baking Soda
For the Cinnamon Swirl
  • 0.5 cup Brown Sugar
  • 1 tablespoon Ground Cinnamon

Equipment

  • mixing bowl
  • Electric mixer
  • Loaf pans
  • whisk
  • spatula
  • measuring cups
  • measuring spoons

Method
 

Step‑by‑Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease two 9x5-inch loaf pans with butter or non-stick spray.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, cream together butter and sugar using an electric mixer on medium speed for 3-5 minutes.
  3. Incorporate eggs into the mixture one at a time, mixing well after each addition.
  4. Slowly stir in buttermilk until well combined.
  5. In a separate bowl, whisk together flour and baking soda, then gradually combine with the wet ingredients.
  6. In a small bowl, mix brown sugar and ground cinnamon for the swirl.
  7. Layer batter and cinnamon mixture in prepared pans, alternating until all is used.
  8. Gently swirl through the layers with a knife to create a marbled effect.
  9. Bake for 45-50 minutes, checking for doneness with a toothpick.
  10. Remove from oven, cool in pans for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 200kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 3gFat: 8gSaturated Fat: 5gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 50mgSodium: 150mgPotassium: 100mgFiber: 1gSugar: 15gVitamin A: 350IUCalcium: 70mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Avoid overmixing the batter to maintain a light texture. Use room temperature eggs for better integration.

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