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Tender Cinnamon Swirl Bread Recipe Easy Homemade Crispy Golden Crust

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A tender cinnamon swirl bread with a crispy golden crust that is quick, easy, and perfect for breakfast or snack time. This recipe uses simple ingredients and delivers a comforting, flavorful bread with a soft crumb and crunchy crust.

Ingredients

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  • 3 ½ cups (440 g) all-purpose flour, preferably unbleached
  • ¼ cup (50 g) granulated sugar, plus 1 tablespoon for yeast activation
  • 2 ¼ teaspoons (one packet) instant yeast
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup (240 ml) whole milk, warmed to about 110°F (43°C)
  • 4 tablespoons (56 g) unsalted butter, melted and slightly cooled
  • 1 large egg, room temperature
  • ½ cup (100 g) brown sugar, packed
  • 2 tablespoons ground cinnamon
  • 3 tablespoons (42 g) unsalted butter, softened
  • Optional: 1 tablespoon coarse sugar or turbinado sugar for topping

Instructions

  1. Warm 1 cup (240 ml) of milk to about 110°F (43°C). In a mixing bowl, combine warm milk with 2 ¼ teaspoons instant yeast and 1 tablespoon granulated sugar. Let sit for 5 minutes until foamy.
  2. Add 3 ½ cups (440 g) all-purpose flour, ¼ cup (50 g) granulated sugar, and 1 teaspoon salt to the yeast mixture. Mix until a shaggy dough forms.
  3. Add 4 tablespoons (56 g) melted butter and 1 room temperature egg. Knead dough with a stand mixer dough hook for 6-8 minutes or by hand for about 10 minutes until smooth and elastic.
  4. Place dough in a lightly greased bowl, cover, and let rise in a warm spot for about 1 hour or until doubled in size.
  5. Mix ½ cup (100 g) brown sugar with 2 tablespoons ground cinnamon in a small bowl. Set aside. Soften 3 tablespoons (42 g) butter.
  6. Punch down the risen dough and roll out on a floured surface into a 12×16 inch (30×40 cm) rectangle.
  7. Spread softened butter evenly over the dough, then sprinkle cinnamon sugar mixture over the surface, leaving a small border.
  8. Roll the dough tightly from one long edge into a log. Pinch seam to seal and trim ends if uneven. Place seam-side down in a greased 9×5 inch loaf pan.
  9. Cover pan loosely and let dough rise again for 30-40 minutes until puffed just above the pan rim.
  10. Brush top with milk or melted butter and sprinkle coarse sugar if desired.
  11. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Bake bread for 35-40 minutes until crust is deep golden brown and sounds hollow when tapped. Tent with foil if browning too quickly.
  12. Remove bread from pan and cool on a wire rack for at least 20 minutes before slicing.

Notes

Use milk warmed to about 110°F to activate yeast properly. Knead dough until smooth and elastic but avoid over-kneading. Let dough rise until doubled in size twice for best texture. Brush with milk or butter before baking for a crispy crust. Cool bread completely before slicing to avoid gummy texture. For vegan or gluten-free adaptations, see variations.

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