Cinnamon Donut Bread

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A Loaf That Tastes Like Freshly Baked Cinnamon Sugar Donuts

Why You’ll Love This

🍩 Soft, fluffy texture just like a classic donut
🍂 Warm cinnamon-sugar crust on every slice
⏱ Ready in 1 hour – no yeast, no frying
☕ Perfect with coffee for breakfast or dessert

Ingredients

Bread Batter

2 cups (250g) all-purpose flour
¾ cup (150g) granulated sugar
2 tsp baking powder
½ tsp salt
1 large egg
1 cup (240ml) milk
¼ cup (60ml) vegetable oil
1 tsp vanilla extract

Cinnamon Sugar Coating

½ cup (100g) granulated sugar
1 tbsp cinnamon
½ cup (115g) melted butter

Step-by-Step Instructions

1. Make the Batter

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×5-inch loaf pan.
  2. Whisk flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt in a bowl.
  3. In another bowl, mix egg, milk, oil, and vanilla.
  4. Combine wet and dry ingredients until just blended (do not overmix).

2. Bake & Coat

  1. Pour batter into prepared pan. Bake 45-50 minutes until a toothpick comes out clean.
  2. Let cool 10 minutes, then remove from pan.

3. Cinnamon Sugar Magic

  1. Mix sugar and cinnamon in a shallow dish.
  2. Brush warm loaf with melted butter, then roll in cinnamon sugar.

Pro Tips

🔥 Extra crisp crust: Broil for 1-2 minutes after coating
🍯 Honey butter twist: Brush with honey butter instead of plain butter
🍎 Apple cinnamon version: Fold 1 cup diced apples into the batter

Serving Suggestions

☕ Perfect with hot coffee or cocoa
🍦 Serve warm with vanilla ice cream
🎁 Wrap in parchment for a homemade gift

“All the cozy flavors of a donut shop in every slice!” 🍞✨

Storage: Keeps 3 days wrapped at room temperature.

Variations:

  • Chocolate Chip: Fold in ½ cup mini chocolate chips
  • Pumpkin Spice: Add 1 tsp pumpkin pie spice to the batter
  • Glazed: Drizzle with powdered sugar glaze instead of cinnamon sugar

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