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Amish Cinnamon Bread (No Yeast)

A close-up of a sliced loaf of Amish cinnamon bread with a glistening glaze and visible cinnamon swirls.
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A simple, no-yeast quick bread with a sweet cinnamon-sugar swirl, perfect for breakfast or a snack.

Ingredients

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  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 1/2 cup buttermilk
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • For the Swirl:
  • 1/2 cup packed brown sugar
  • 2 tablespoons ground cinnamon
  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9×5 inch loaf pan.
  2. In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, granulated sugar, baking powder, and salt.
  3. Add the softened butter to the dry ingredients and cut it in with a pastry blender or your fingertips until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
  4. In a separate small bowl, whisk together the buttermilk, egg, and vanilla extract.
  5. Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and stir until just combined. Do not overmix.
  6. In a small bowl, combine the brown sugar and cinnamon for the swirl.
  7. Spread half of the batter evenly into the prepared loaf pan.
  8. Drizzle half of the melted butter over the batter, then sprinkle half of the cinnamon-sugar mixture on top.
  9. Spread the remaining batter over the cinnamon-sugar layer.
  10. Drizzle the remaining melted butter over the top, followed by the remaining cinnamon-sugar mixture.
  11. Use a knife or skewer to gently swirl the cinnamon-sugar mixture into the batter.
  12. Bake for 50-60 minutes, or until a wooden skewer inserted into the center comes out clean.
  13. Let the bread cool in the pan for 10 minutes before inverting it onto a wire rack to cool completely.

Notes

  • This bread freezes well, making it great for gifting. Wrap it tightly in plastic wrap and then in foil.
  • For a richer flavor, you can substitute sour cream or Greek yogurt for some of the buttermilk.
  • Serve slices plain or with a smear of butter.

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