Amish Cinnamon Bread
Ingredients:
**For the Bread:**
– 1 cup (200 g) granulated sugar
– 1/2 cup (115 g) unsalted butter, softened
– 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
– 2 large eggs
– 1 cup (240 ml) buttermilk
– 2 cups (250 g) all-purpose flour
– 1 teaspoon baking soda
– 1/2 teaspoon salt
**For the Cinnamon-Sugar Mixture:**
– 1/3 cup (65 g) granulated sugar
– 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
Instructions:
1. **Preheat the Oven:**
– Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
– Grease and lightly flour a 9×5-inch (23×13 cm) loaf pan.
2. **Prepare the Batter:**
– In a large mixing bowl, cream together the sugar and softened butter until light and fluffy.
– Beat in the eggs, one at a time, and then add the vanilla extract. Mix until well combined.
– Stir in the buttermilk until the mixture is smooth.
– In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, and salt.
– Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, stirring until just combined (do not overmix).
3. **Make the Cinnamon-Sugar Mixture:**
– In a small bowl, combine the 1/3 cup of sugar and 1 tablespoon of cinnamon.
4. **Layer the Batter:**
– Pour half of the batter into the prepared loaf pan and spread it out evenly.
– Sprinkle half of the cinnamon-sugar mixture evenly over the batter.
– Add the remaining batter on top and spread it out.
– Sprinkle the remaining cinnamon-sugar mixture over the top.
5. **Swirl the Batter:**
– Using a knife or skewer, gently swirl the batter in the loaf pan to create a marbled effect with the cinnamon-sugar mixture.
6. **Bake the Bread:**
– Bake in the preheated oven for 50-60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
– If the top of the bread begins to brown too quickly, cover it loosely with aluminum foil during the last 15-20 minutes of baking.
7. **Cool and Serve:**
– Allow the bread to cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer it to a wire rack to cool completely.
– Slice and serve the Amish cinnamon bread on its own, or spread with butter.
Tips:
– **Buttermilk Substitute:** If you don’t have buttermilk, you can make your own by adding 1 tablespoon of lemon juice or vinegar to 1 cup of milk. Let it sit for 5 minutes before using.
– **Storage:** Store the bread in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days, or refrigerate for up to a week.
Enjoy!
This **Amish Cinnamon Bread** is soft, moist, and filled with a sweet cinnamon swirl. It’s perfect for breakfast, a snack, or dessert, and has a deliciously comforting flavor that’s sure to be a family favorite!