Description
This Amish Cinnamon Bread recipe is a no-yeast, quick-bake treat with a moist crumb and sweet cinnamon-sugar swirl. Perfect for breakfast, dessert, or gifting, it’s a cozy classic that fills your kitchen with the nostalgic aroma of cinnamon. Easy to make and freezer-friendly!
Ingredients
1 cup butter, softened
2 cups granulated sugar
2 large eggs
2 cups buttermilk
4 cups all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons baking soda
2/3 cup brown sugar
2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
Instructions
1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease two 9×5-inch loaf pans.
2. In a large bowl, cream together the butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
3. Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Stir in buttermilk until fully combined.
4. In a separate bowl, whisk together flour and baking soda. Gradually add dry ingredients to wet mixture until just combined.
5. In a small bowl, mix brown sugar and cinnamon.
6. Pour a quarter of the batter into each loaf pan. Sprinkle with half of the cinnamon-sugar mixture.
7. Add the remaining batter on top, then sprinkle the rest of the cinnamon-sugar over each loaf.
8. Use a knife or toothpick to gently swirl the cinnamon-sugar through the top layer.
9. Bake for 45–55 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
10. Cool in pans for 10 minutes, then transfer to wire racks to cool completely.
Notes
For best results, use room-temperature butter and eggs to ensure smooth mixing.
Do not overmix the batter after adding flour to keep the bread tender.
Swirling gently with a knife gives a beautiful marbled effect without blending too much.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Category: Quick Bread
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 18
- Sodium: 270
- Fat: 13
- Saturated Fat: 8
- Unsaturated Fat: 4
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 40
- Fiber: 1
- Protein: 4
- Cholesterol: 55