Amish-Style Cinnamon Bread
Amish Cinnamon Bread is a soft, sweet quick bread with a delicious cinnamon-sugar swirl throughout. Easy to make with no yeast required, it fills your kitchen with a warm, inviting aroma — perfect for breakfast, dessert, or sharing with family and friends.
📝 Ingredients
For the Batter
| Ingredient | Amount |
|---|---|
| Butter, softened | 1 cup |
| Sugar | 2 cups |
| Eggs | 2 |
| Buttermilk (or milk + vinegar/lemon juice) | 2 cups |
| Flour | 4 cups |
| Baking soda | 2 teaspoons |
For the Cinnamon-Sugar Swirl
| Ingredient | Amount |
|---|---|
| Sugar | 2/3 cup |
| Cinnamon | 2 teaspoons |
👩🍳 Instructions:
- Cream the base: In a mixing bowl, beat softened butter, 2 cups sugar, and eggs until smooth.
- Make the batter: Add buttermilk, flour, and baking soda. Stir until fully combined.
- Prepare the pans: Grease two loaf pans and pour in half of the batter into each pan.
- Make the cinnamon mixture: In a small bowl, combine 2/3 cup sugar with 2 teaspoons cinnamon.
- Layer and swirl: Sprinkle 3/4 of the cinnamon mixture over the batter. Add the remaining batter on top, then sprinkle the rest of the cinnamon mixture. Use a knife to gently swirl for a marbled effect.
- Bake: Bake at 350°F (175°C) for 45–50 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Cool and serve: Let the loaves cool in the pans for 20 minutes before removing. Slice and enjoy warm or at room temperature.
