Amish Cinnamon Bread
A cherished nostalgic recipe featuring a rich aroma of cinnamon and sugar, perfect for any occasion and easy to make.
Ingredients
For the bread
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
- 1 cup milk Can substitute with almond milk
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil Can be replaced with melted coconut oil for a nutty flavor
- 2 large eggs Use room temperature for better mixing
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
For the topping
- 1/2 cup sugar For sprinkling on top
- 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon For sprinkling on top
Instructions
Preparation
- Preheat your oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit.
- Grease two 9x5 inch loaf pans.
- In a large bowl, combine flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and ground cinnamon.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together milk, vegetable oil, eggs, and vanilla extract until smooth.
- Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and stir until just combined.
Mix Topping and Bake
- Divide the batter evenly into the prepared loaf pans.
- In a small bowl, mix together the sugar and ground cinnamon for the topping.
- Sprinkle the cinnamon sugar mixture generously over the batter.
- Use a knife to create a marbled effect by swirling the cinnamon sugar into the batter.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 40-50 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
Cooling
- Allow the bread to cool in the pans for 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
- Let the bread cool completely before slicing.
Notes
Wrap the bread tightly in plastic wrap for storage. You can freeze it for up to three months.