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Cinnamon Twisted Bread

A delightful and fluffy bread swirled with sweet cinnamon and sugar, perfect for breakfast, snacks, or dessert.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 20 minutes
Servings: 12 slices
Course: Breakfast, Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American
Calories: 250
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Dough Ingredients
  • 4 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 packet active dry yeast (2 1/4 tsp)
  • 1/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1 cup warm milk Ensure it's comfortably warm to the touch
  • 1/3 cup unsalted butter, melted
  • 2 large eggs
Filling and Topping
  • 1/2 cup brown sugar
  • 1 tbsp ground cinnamon
  • 1/4 cup granulated sugar (for topping)
  • 2 tbsp melted butter (for topping)

Method
 

Preparation
  1. In a bowl, combine warm milk and yeast. Let it sit for 5 minutes.
  2. In a mixing bowl, mix flour, sugar, and salt.
  3. Add the yeast mixture, melted butter, and eggs to dry ingredients and knead until smooth.
  4. Let rise in a warm place until doubled in size, about 1 hour.
  5. Punch down the dough and roll it out.
  6. Mix brown sugar and cinnamon together and sprinkle on the dough.
  7. Twist the dough and shape it into a loaf.
  8. Place in a greased loaf pan and let rise for another 30 minutes.
Baking
  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. Brush with melted butter and sprinkle with granulated sugar.
  3. Bake for 30-35 minutes until golden brown.
  4. Allow it to cool before serving.

Notes

Store Cinnamon Twisted Bread wrapped in plastic wrap or tin foil at room temperature for up to three days. For longer storage, freeze it tightly wrapped for up to three months. Thaw at room temperature before serving.