Description
A nostalgic recipe for sweet and comforting cinnamon swirl bread, enriched with a custard bath and topped with a delicious glaze.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 1/4 teaspoons active dry yeast
- 1 cup whole milk (or almond/oat milk)
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter (melted)
- 2 large eggs (or flax eggs)
- 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 2 large eggs (for custard bath)
- 1 cup milk (for custard bath)
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar (for custard bath)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract (for custard bath)
- 1 cup powdered sugar (for glaze)
- 2 tablespoons milk (for glaze)
Instructions
- Activate the yeast: In a small bowl, combine warm milk and yeast and let it sit until frothy (5-10 minutes).
- Make the dough: In a large mixing bowl, whisk flour, sugar, and salt. Create a well and add melted butter, eggs, vanilla extract, and yeast mixture. Mix until a dough forms.
- Knead the dough: Knead on a floured surface for about 10 minutes until smooth and elastic.
- First rise: Place the dough in a greased bowl, cover, and let it rise until doubled in size (1-1.5 hours).
- Prepare the cinnamon filling: Mix brown sugar, cinnamon, and softened butter in a bowl.
- Shape the bread: Roll out the dough, spread cinnamon filling, and roll into a log.
- Second rise: Place in a greased loaf pan, cover, and let rise until puffy (30-45 minutes).
- Bake: Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and bake for 30-35 minutes until golden brown.
- Custard bath: While baking, mix eggs, milk, sugar, and vanilla. Pour over the bread after baking and let soak for 20 minutes.
- Glaze: Whisk powdered sugar and milk until smooth, then drizzle over the cooled bread.
Notes
Allow the bread to cool slightly before slicing to maintain good texture. Enjoy in moderation due to its richness.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 28g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 48g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 50mg
Keywords: cinnamon bread, custard bath, sweet bread, baking, family recipe