Ingredients
- For the dough:
- 3 cups all-purpose or bread flour
- 1 cup warm milk (110°F/43°C)
- 2¼ tsp active dry or instant yeast
- ¼ cup granulated sugar
- 1 tsp salt
- 4 tbsp unsalted butter, softened
- 1 large egg
- For the cinnamon swirl:
- ½ cup brown sugar
- 2 tsp ground cinnamon
- 2 tbsp unsalted butter, softened
- Optional glaze:
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 2–3 tbsp milk
- ½ tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
- Warm the milk to about 110°F and whisk in yeast and granulated sugar. Let sit 5–10 minutes until foamy.
- Stir in egg, salt, and softened butter. Gradually mix in flour until a soft dough forms.
- Knead dough 8–10 minutes (by hand or mixer) until smooth and elastic. Place in greased bowl, cover, and let rise 1 hour until doubled.
- While rising, combine brown sugar and cinnamon for the filling.
- Roll dough into a rectangle. Spread softened butter, then sprinkle cinnamon sugar evenly.
- Roll tightly from short end, pinch seam to seal.
- Place roll in greased 9×5″ loaf pan. Cover and let rise 30–45 minutes until slightly above pan rim.
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Bake 35–40 minutes until golden and cooked through.
- Cool in pan 10 minutes, then transfer to rack. If glazing, whisk powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla; drizzle over slightly cooled loaf.
Notes
- Mix in raisins or chopped nuts for extra texture.
- Switch up spices—cardamom or nutmeg work beautifully.
- Use brioche-style dough or buttermilk for richer flavor.
- Enjoy plain, or brush with few tablespoons of melted butter before slicing.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 35–40 minutes
- Category: Bread
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 40mg
