Classic Cinnamon Donut Bread
This classic cinnamon donut bread brings the comforting flavors of a donut into a simple, bakeable loaf. It's perfect for breakfast or a sweet snack with a warm cup of coffee.
Equipment
- Oven
- 9x5-inch loaf pan
- Large bowl
- Whisk
- Spatula
- Wire rack
- Shallow dishes
Ingredients
For the Bread
- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- ¾ cup granulated sugar
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ cup milk
- ¼ cup unsalted butter, melted and cooled
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
For the Donut Coating
- ½ cup unsalted butter, melted
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- 2 tablespoons ground cinnamon
Instructions
Preparation
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare a 9x5-inch loaf pan by greasing and flouring it or lining it with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, ¾ cup granulated sugar, baking powder, and salt.
- In a separate medium bowl, whisk together the milk, ¼ cup melted butter, egg, and vanilla extract.
- Pour the wet ingredients into the dry, stirring gently until just combined without overmixing to prevent a tough texture.
Baking
- Pour batter into the prepared loaf pan and bake for 35-40 minutes, or until a wooden skewer inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Allow the bread to cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then invert it onto a wire rack before fully cooling.
Coating
- While the bread cools, melt the remaining ½ cup butter in one shallow dish, and in another, combine the remaining ½ cup granulated sugar and cinnamon.
- While still warm, brush all sides of the bread with melted butter, then immediately roll it generously in the cinnamon-sugar mixture until fully coated.
- Let the bread cool completely on the wire rack before slicing and serving so the coating can set.
Notes
For an extra touch of flavor, you can add a pinch of nutmeg to the dry ingredients for the bread, or a little orange zest to the coating for a brighter taste.