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Cinnamon Sugar Donut Bread Recipe

Cinnamon Sugar Donut Bread Recipe

4.8 from 17 reviews

Indulge in the flavors of a classic donut in the form of a delicious, moist bread loaf with a cinnamon sugar topping. This Cinnamon Sugar Donut Bread is a simple yet irresistible treat that’s perfect for any time of day.

Ingredients

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Dry Ingredients:

  • 2 cups (250 g) all-purpose flour
  • 1 ½ cups (300 g) granulated sugar
  • 2 teaspoons baking powder
  • ½ teaspoon kosher salt

Wet Ingredients:

  • 1 ¼ cups (306 g) whole milk
  • 1 large egg (room temperature)
  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter (melted)
  • 1 tablespoon vanilla extract

Topping:

  • ¼ cup (½ stick / 57 g) unsalted butter (melted)
  • ½ cup (100 g) granulated sugar
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • ½ teaspoon ground nutmeg

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven. Spray a loaf pan with nonstick cooking spray.
  2. Preheat the oven to 350°F. Spray an 8 ½ x 4 ½-inch loaf pan with nonstick cooking spray.
  3. Mix dry ingredients. In a large mixing bowl, combine the flour, granulated sugar, baking powder, and salt.
  4. Whisk wet ingredients. In a separate bowl, whisk together the milk, egg, melted butter, and vanilla until well combined.
  5. Pour milk mixture into the flour mixture. Pour the milk mixture into the flour mixture and stir gently until just combined.
  6. Pour batter into prepared pan. Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan, spreading it evenly.
  7. Bake for 60-70 minutes. Bake until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out with a few crumbs and the top is golden brown.
  8. Let bread cool in pan. Remove bread from pan and place on parchment paper.
  9. Brush surface of bread with melted butter. While warm, brush the entire surface with melted butter.
  10. Mix sugar, cinnamon, and nutmeg. In a small bowl, mix together granulated sugar, cinnamon, and nutmeg.
  11. Sprinkle sugar mixture over butter. Evenly sprinkle the sugar mixture over the butter-coated surface of the bread.

Notes

  • Make sure not to overmix the batter.
  • Leftover sugar and spice mixture can be saved for later use.

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Keywords: Cinnamon Sugar Donut Bread, Donut Bread, Cinnamon Bread, Baked Bread, Sweet Bread