There is something enticing about bread cooking in the oven. It just seems to lure people to the kitchen…kids stopping by asking, “Mom, what is that smell?” And my reply with a smirk on my face, “It’s cinnamon bread baking.” A few hours later the hubs stops in to give this sweet bread a try – his expression gives it away – and then he grabs another piece before hustling off to more fieldwork.
While I was in the mood for something like cinnamon rolls; however, I wanted less cleanup and there was no yeast to be found in the pantry. I thought this bread would be a simpler version, yet still providing cinnamon, icing, and the goodness of savory baked bread.
Cinnamon Swirl Bread
Due to the more recent brisk fall temperatures, and now getting closer to winter, I especially want to linger more around the table. Take more time for meals and savor conversations and relationships. I’m hoping this warm bread with hot coffee or tea will do just that. This may be a special awakening to greet those loved ones in the morning for upcoming holidays.
Enjoy with one of these gourmet hot drinks!
Gingerbread White Hot Chocolate
- 2 c. all purpose flour
- 1 T. baking powder
- ½ t. sea salt
- ½ c. sugar
- 1 egg, lightly beaten
- 1 c. milk
- 2 t. vanilla extract
- ⅓ c. plain greek yogurt or sour cream
- Swirl Ingredients:
- ⅓ c. sugar
- 2 t. cinnamon
- 2 T. water
- Glaze Ingredients:
- ½ c. powdered sugar
- 1 T. milk
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees and prepare a loaf pan by spraying with non-stick cooking spray.
- In a large bowl, combine flour, baking powder, salt, and sugar.
- In a small bowl, combine egg, milk, vanilla extract, and yogurt or sour cream.
- Add the dry ingredients to the wet and stir to combine. You can use a large wooden spoon for this, if you wish.
- In a small bowl, combine swirl ingredients together - ⅓c. sugar, 2 t. cinnamon, and 2 T. water. Use a tablespoon to drop spoonfuls of this mixture over the bread, then use a knife to swirl designs to incorporate the cinnamon mixture into the bread.
- Bake for 45 - 50 minutes or until you insert a toothpick and it comes out clean.
- Remove the bread from the oven and transfer it to a cooling rack to cool for 15 minutes.
- Meanwhile, make the glaze ingredients by combining ½ c. powdered sugar with 1 tablespoon of milk.
- When the bread has cooled completely, pour the glaze over the top and serve.
I was wondering about the 2 T. Water for the cinnamon swirl part…it’s super runny and I was wondering if that could possibly be a typo? Is it suppose to be 2 t.? Thanks!
Did you ever reply to the question of 2 tablespoons water for the swirl? I would love to try this!
Hi Kara & Twyla,
It is 2 Tablespoons, and it is runny. I use a tablespoon to drop spoonfuls over the bread. Then use a knife to make the swirl designs in it. Thanks for checking – I hope you enjoy it as much as we do 🙂