Easy Homemade Cinnamon Bread (Print Version)
# Ingredients:
→ Dough
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1/2 cup (120ml) warm water (110°F/43°C)
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1/2 cup (120ml) warm whole milk (110°F/43°C)
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2 1/4 teaspoons (7g) instant or active dry yeast
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1/4 cup (50g) granulated sugar
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4 tablespoons (56g) unsalted butter, room temperature
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3 cups (390g) bread flour
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1 teaspoon salt
→ Swirl & Topping
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1 egg white, beaten
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1/4 cup (50g) granulated sugar
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2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
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1 tablespoon (14g) unsalted butter, melted
# Instructions:
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Mix warm water, milk, yeast, and 2 tablespoons sugar in a stand mixer bowl. Let sit until foamy, 5-10 minutes.
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Add remaining sugar, butter, 2 cups flour, and salt. Beat until combined. Add remaining flour and knead for 8-10 minutes until soft and tacky.
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Place dough in oiled bowl, cover, and let rise until doubled, about 2 hours.
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Roll dough into 8x20 inch rectangle. Brush with egg white, sprinkle with cinnamon-sugar mixture, roll up, and place in 9x5 loaf pan.
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Let rise 1 hour. Brush with melted butter and bake at 350°F for 35-45 minutes until golden brown.
# Notes:
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Dough can be made ahead and refrigerated overnight for better flavor
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Bread can be frozen for up to 3 months
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Best to use bread flour for proper structure