Description
This Cinnamon Sugar Bread is a soft, tender, and sweet treat featuring warm natural cinnamon and rich plant-based butter. Perfect as a cozy breakfast or versatile snack, it combines simple pantry ingredients into an irresistible homemade bread that can be enjoyed fresh, toasted, or with creative toppings.
Ingredients
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Dough Ingredients
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon natural cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 2 1/4 teaspoons active dry yeast (1 packet)
- 1 cup warm water (about 110°F / 43°C)
- 1/4 cup plant-based butter, softened
- 1/2 cup plant-based milk
- 1 teaspoon vegetarian Worcestershire sauce (natural)
Cinnamon Sugar Swirl
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 2 teaspoons natural cinnamon
- 2 tablespoons melted plant-based butter (natural)
Topping (optional)
- Melted plant-based butter (natural), for brushing
- Powdered sugar (natural), for dusting
- Maple syrup (natural), for glaze (optional)
Instructions
- Activate the yeast: Stir the active dry yeast into warm water and let it sit for 5-10 minutes until foamy. This activates the yeast to ensure a perfect rise.
- Prepare the dough: In a large bowl, combine the flour, sugar, salt, and natural cinnamon. Add the softened plant-based butter, plant-based milk, vegetarian Worcestershire sauce (natural), and the activated yeast mixture. Stir until combined, then knead the dough for 8-10 minutes until smooth and elastic.
- First rise: Lightly grease a bowl and place the dough inside. Cover with a clean towel and let it rise in a warm spot for 1 to 1.5 hours, or until doubled in size.
- Shape and add cinnamon sugar swirl: Roll out the risen dough into a rectangle. Spread the melted plant-based butter evenly over the dough, then sprinkle evenly with the cinnamon sugar mixture. Roll up the dough tightly and place it seam side down into a loaf pan.
- Second rise: Cover the loaf and let it rise again in a warm area for 30 to 45 minutes, until it is puffed and nearly doubled.
- Bake: Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Bake the bread on the middle rack for 30-35 minutes until golden brown and cooked through. After baking, brush the top with melted plant-based butter (natural) for a shiny finish.
Notes
- Ensure water is warm but not hot to avoid killing the yeast.
- Kneading is essential to develop gluten for a fluffy texture.
- Use fresh natural cinnamon for better aroma and flavor.
- Spread the cinnamon sugar evenly for consistent sweetness.
- Allow bread to cool completely before slicing for clean slices.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30-35 minutes
- Category: Appetizers
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (approx. 1/12th loaf)
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: cinnamon sugar bread, soft cinnamon bread, plant-based butter bread, homemade sweet bread, cinnamon swirl bread, vegan breakfast bread