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Amish Cinnamon Bread

A cozy quick bread swirled with cinnamon sugar, soft and buttery inside with a sweet crunchy top.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 50 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 5 minutes
Servings: 10 slices
Course: Breakfast, Dessert
Cuisine: American, Amish
Calories: 220
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Bread Batter
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 cup buttermilk or milk + vinegar substitute
  • 1 large egg
Cinnamon Swirl
  • 1/3 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon

Equipment

  • Mixing bowls
  • Loaf pan
  • Wire rack
  • Hand mixer or stand mixer

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare loaf pan.
  2. Mix flour, baking soda, and salt in a bowl.
  3. Cream butter and sugar together until fluffy.
  4. Add egg and buttermilk, mix well.
  5. Combine wet and dry ingredients to form batter.
  6. Mix sugar and cinnamon in a small bowl.
  7. Layer batter and cinnamon sugar in loaf pan, swirling with a knife.
  8. Bake 45–55 minutes until toothpick comes out clean.
  9. Cool for 10 minutes in pan, then transfer to wire rack.

Notes

Swirl pattern may vary each time you bake—it’s part of the charm!