Best 8 Cinnamon Swirl Breakfast Bread Recipes

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Cinnamon swirl breakfast bread is a delectable treat that combines the flavors of cinnamon and sugar with a soft and fluffy bread base. It's a perfect choice for a morning meal, as its sweetness and warmth can help kick-start your day. With its gooey cinnamon swirl filling and crispy crust, cinnamon swirl breakfast bread is sure to satisfy even the most discerning palate. Whether you prefer a simple recipe or one with a few extra ingredients, there's a cinnamon swirl breakfast bread recipe out there to suit your needs. So gather your ingredients, preheat your oven, and get ready to indulge in a delicious and comforting cinnamon swirl breakfast bread that will make your mornings a little bit sweeter.

Here are our top 8 tried and tested recipes!

CINNAMON SWIRL BREAD



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Your family will be impressed with the soft texture and appealing swirls of cinnamon in these lovely breakfast loaves. —Diane Armstrong, Elm Grove, Wisconsin

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Breakfast     Brunch

Time 55m

Yield 2 loaves (16 pieces each).

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 packages (1/4 ounce each) active dry yeast
1/3 cup warm water (110° to 115°)
1 cup warm 2% milk (110° to 115°)
1 cup sugar, divided
2 large eggs, room temperature
6 tablespoons butter, softened
1-1/2 teaspoons salt
5-1/2 to 6 cups all-purpose flour
2 tablespoons ground cinnamon

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, dissolve yeast in warm water. Add milk, 1/2 cup sugar, eggs, butter, salt and 3 cups flour; beat on medium speed until smooth. Stir in enough remaining flour to form a soft dough. , Turn dough onto a floured surface; knead until smooth and elastic, 6-8 minutes. Place in a greased bowl, turning once to grease the top. Cover; let rise in a warm place until doubled, about 1 hour., Mix cinnamon and remaining sugar. Punch down dough. Turn onto a lightly floured surface; divide in half. Roll each portion into an 18x8-in. rectangle; sprinkle each with about 1/4 cup cinnamon sugar to within 1/2 in. of edges. Roll up jelly-roll style, starting with a short side; pinch seam to seal. Place in 2 greased 9x5-in. loaf pans, seam side down., Cover with kitchen towels; let rise in a warm place until doubled, about 1-1/2 hours. Preheat oven to 350°., Bake until golden brown, 30-35 minutes. Remove from pans to wire racks to cool.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 132 calories, Fat 3g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 20mg cholesterol, Sodium 141mg sodium, Carbohydrate 23g carbohydrate (7g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 3g protein.

CINNAMON SWIRL BREAKFAST BREAD



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Field editor Peggy Burdick of Burlington, Michigan sends the recipe for this lovely breakfast bread. She notes, "My aunt gave me the recipe for these pretty, rich-tasting loaves many years ago. I use my bread machine for the first step in the recipe.

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 50m

Yield 2 loaves (16 slices each).

Number Of Ingredients 16

1 cup warm 2% milk (70° to 80°)
1/4 cup water (70° to 80°)
2 eggs
1/4 cup butter, softened
1 teaspoon salt
1/4 cup sugar
5 cups bread flour
2-1/4 teaspoons active dry yeast
FILLING:
2 tablespoons butter, melted
1/3 cup sugar
1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
GLAZE:
1 cup confectioners' sugar
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
4 to 5 teaspoons milk

Steps:

  • In bread machine pan, place the first eight ingredients in order suggested by manufacturer. Select dough setting (check dough after 5 minutes of mixing; add 1 to 2 tablespoons water or flour if needed)., When cycle is completed, turn dough onto a lightly floured surface; divide in half. Roll each portion into a 10x8-in. rectangle. Brush with butter. Combine sugar and cinnamon; sprinkle over dough. , Roll up tightly jelly-roll style, starting with a short side. Pinch seams and ends to seal. Place seam side down in two greased 9x5-in. loaf pans. Cover and let rise in a warm place until doubled, about 1 hour., Bake at 350° for 25 minutes. Cover with foil; bake 5-10 minutes longer or until golden brown. Remove from pans to wire racks to cool completely. , In a large bowl, combine the confectioners' sugar, vanilla and enough milk to achieve desired consistency; drizzle over warm loaves.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 121 calories, Fat 3g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 20mg cholesterol, Sodium 104mg sodium, Carbohydrate 22g carbohydrate (7g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 3g protein.

CINNAMON SWIRL BREAD



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This is a super quick batter bread that is wonderfully moist and yummy!

Provided by bettina

Categories     100+ Breakfast and Brunch Recipes     Breakfast Bread Recipes

Time 1h

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 9

⅓ cup white sugar
2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
2 cups all-purpose flour
1 tablespoon baking powder
½ teaspoon salt
1 cup white sugar
1 egg, beaten
1 cup milk
⅓ cup vegetable oil

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Lightly grease a 9x5 inch loaf pan. In a small bowl, mix together 1/3 cup sugar and 2 teaspoons cinnamon; set aside.
  • In large bowl combine flour, baking powder, salt and remaining 1 cup sugar. Combine egg, milk, and oil; add to flour mixture. Stir until just moistened.
  • Pour half of the batter into pan. Sprinkle with half the reserved cinnamon/sugar mixture. Repeat with remaining batter and cinnamon/sugar mixture. Draw a knife through batter to marble.
  • Bake in preheated oven for 45 to 50 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into center of the loaf comes out clean. Let cool in pan for 10 minutes before removing to a wire rack to cool completely. Wrap in foil and let sit overnight before slicing.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 232.8 calories, Carbohydrate 39.6 g, Cholesterol 17.1 mg, Fat 7.1 g, Fiber 0.8 g, Protein 3.4 g, SaturatedFat 1.4 g, Sodium 195.4 mg, Sugar 23.2 g

CINNAMON SWIRL QUICK BREAD



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While cinnamon swirl bread is a natural for breakfast, we love it so much we enjoy it all day long. This is a nice twist on traditional cinnamon swirl yeast breads. -Helen Richardson, Shelbyville, Michigan

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Breakfast     Brunch

Time 1h

Yield 1 loaf.

Number Of Ingredients 11

2 cups all-purpose flour
1-1/2 cups sugar, divided
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 cup buttermilk
1 large egg, room temperature
1/4 cup canola oil
3 teaspoons ground cinnamon
GLAZE:
1/4 cup confectioners' sugar
1-1/2 to 2 teaspoons whole milk

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°. In a large bowl, combine flour, 1 cup sugar, baking soda and salt. Combine buttermilk, egg and oil; stir into dry ingredients just until moistened. In a small bowl, combine cinnamon and remaining sugar. , Grease the bottom only of a 9x5-in. loaf pan. Pour half the batter into pan; sprinkle with half the cinnamon-sugar. Carefully spread with remaining batter and sprinkle with remaining cinnamon-sugar; cut through batter with a knife to swirl., Bake 45-50 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in center comes out clean. Cool 10 minutes before removing from pan to a wire rack to cool completely. Combine confectioners' sugar and enough milk to reach desired consistency; drizzle over loaf.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 179 calories, Fat 4g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 14mg cholesterol, Sodium 173mg sodium, Carbohydrate 34g carbohydrate (21g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 3g protein.

EGGNOG CINNAMON SWIRL BREAD



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Someone once gave me this recipe as something to do with leftover egg nog (we drink the stuff all year round). It's so luscious and yummy I usually make up a batch of the stuff just to make this cake, and consider the leftovers for drinking.

Provided by Mirj2338

Categories     Quick Breads

Time 1h15m

Yield 12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 16

1/4 cup sugar
1/4 cup toffee pieces (not chocolate covered)
1/4 cup chopped pecans
3 tablespoons butter, melted
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
2 cups flour
3/4 cup sugar
2 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
3/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 cup prepared eggnog
1/4 cup vegetable oil
2 eggs, lightly beaten
1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
  • In a small bowl, combine the cinnamon swirl ingredients and mix well.
  • Set aside.
  • In a large bowl, combine the flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon and salt.
  • In a medium bowl, combine the egg nog, oil, eggs and vanilla.
  • Beat with a fork to combine.
  • Stir the wet mixture into the dry ingredients, stirring until just smooth.
  • Don't overdo it.
  • Pour half the batter into a greased loaf pan (something like 8 x 4 x 2).
  • Spoon half the cinnamon swirl mixture over the batter, and cut through with a knife to swirl.
  • Top with the remaining batter.
  • Spoon on the remaining swirl mixture, and swirl with a knife.
  • Bake for 60-65 minutes or until whatever you stick in the middle comes out clean.
  • Cool for 10 minutes in the pan before removing to a wire rack.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 255, Fat 11, SaturatedFat 3.4, Cholesterol 51.1, Sodium 259.1, Carbohydrate 35.2, Fiber 1, Sugar 18.7, Protein 4.4

CINNAMON SWIRL BREAD FOR THE BREAD MACHINE



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This bread is probably the best thing I make. Just finished making it and half a loaf is gone already while it was cooling. Using the bread machine to make the dough makes it so easy!

Provided by MN Nice

Categories     100+ Breakfast and Brunch Recipes     Breakfast Bread Recipes

Time 2h15m

Yield 24

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 cup milk
2 eggs
¼ cup butter
4 cups bread flour
¼ cup white sugar
1 teaspoon salt
1 ½ teaspoons active dry yeast
½ cup chopped walnuts
½ cup packed brown sugar
2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
2 tablespoons softened butter, divided
2 teaspoons sifted confectioners' sugar, divided

Steps:

  • Place milk, eggs, 1/4 cup butter, bread flour, sugar, salt, and yeast into a bread machine in the order recommended by the manufacturer, select the dough setting, and start the machine. When dough cycle is complete, transfer dough to a floured work surface and punch down. Let dough rest for 10 minutes.
  • Mix walnuts, brown sugar, and cinnamon in a bowl.
  • Divide dough in half and roll each half into a rectangle about 9x14 inches. Spread 1 tablespoon softened butter over the top of each dough rectangle and evenly sprinkle dough with half the walnut mixture. Roll dough rectangles, starting from the short ends, and pinch seams closed.
  • Grease 2 9x5-inch loaf pans. Fit the rolled loaves into the loaf pans with seam sides down. Cover and let rise until nearly doubled in size, about 30 minutes.
  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • Bake loaves in the preheated oven until lightly golden brown and bread sounds hollow when tapped, about 30 minutes. If loaves brown too quickly, lightly cover with aluminum foil for the last 10 minutes of baking. Let bread cool for 10 minutes before removing to finish cooling on wire racks. Sprinkle tops of each loaf with 1 teaspoon confectioners' sugar.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 152.1 calories, Carbohydrate 22.4 g, Cholesterol 23.9 mg, Fat 5.4 g, Fiber 0.8 g, Protein 3.8 g, SaturatedFat 2.3 g, Sodium 129.2 mg, Sugar 7.4 g

CINNAMON SWIRL BREAD RECIPE - (4.5/5)



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Provided by shelle

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 cup milk
2 eggs
1/4 cup butter
4 cups bread flour
1/4 cup white sugar
1 teaspoon salt
1 1/2 teaspoons active dry yeast
1/2 cup walnuts, chopped
1/2 cup brown sugar, packed
2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
2 tablespoons softened butter, divided
2 teaspoons sifted confectioners' sugar, divided (optional)

Steps:

  • Place milk, eggs, 1/4 cup butter, bread flour, sugar, salt, and yeast into a bread machine in the order recommended by the manufacturer, select the dough setting, and start the machine. When dough cycle is complete, transfer dough to a floured work surface and punch down. Let dough rest for 10 minutes. Mix walnuts, brown sugar, and cinnamon in a bowl. Divide dough in half and roll each half into a rectangle about 9x14 inches. Spread 1 tablespoon softened butter over the top of each dough rectangle and evenly sprinkle dough with half the walnut mixture. Roll dough rectangles, starting from the short ends, and pinch seams closed. Grease 2 (9x5-inch) loaf pans. Fit the rolled loaves into the loaf pans with seam sides down. Cover and let rise until nearly doubled in size, about 30 minutes. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Bake loaves in the preheated oven until lightly golden brown and bread sounds hollow when tapped, about 30 minutes. If loaves brown too quickly, lightly cover with aluminum foil for the last 10 minutes of baking. Let bread cool for 10 minutes before removing to finish cooling on wire racks. Sprinkle tops of each loaf with 1 teaspoon confectioners' sugar.

CINNAMON RAISIN SWIRL BREAD



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Delicioso! Made using bread machine and normal oven, also usable without bread machine. Like a giant Cinnamon bun.

Provided by Joey Byrtus

Categories     100+ Breakfast and Brunch Recipes     Breakfast Bread Recipes

Time 20m

Yield 20

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 ½ cups warm water
2 tablespoons milk
2 tablespoons shortening
1 teaspoon salt
4 cups bread flour
3 tablespoons white sugar
2 teaspoons active dry yeast
1 cup raisins
2 tablespoons butter, softened
2 tablespoons brown sugar
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 tablespoon butter, melted

Steps:

  • Place water, milk, shortening, salt, flour, sugar and yeast in the pan of the bread machine in the order recommended by the manufacturer. Select cycle; press Start.
  • If your machine has a Fruit setting, add the raisins at the signal, or about 5 minutes before the kneading cycle has finished.
  • Take dough out after first kneading cycle has finished. Turn dough out onto a lightly floured surface and roll out into a rectangle. Spread dough with butter, brown sugar, and cinnamon. Roll dough, and divide into two parts. Place loaves in two lightly greased 9x5 inch bread pans. Cover and let rise in a warm place until doubled in size, about 1 hour.
  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • Brush tops of risen loaves with melted butter and bake in preheated oven for 30 to 40 minutes, until crust is brown and loaves sound hollow when tapped.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 59.3 calories, Carbohydrate 8.3 g, Cholesterol 4.7 mg, Fat 3.1 g, Fiber 0.3 g, Protein 0.4 g, SaturatedFat 1.4 g, Sodium 130.4 mg, Sugar 3.3 g

Tips:

  • Prep your Ingredients: Before you start mixing, measure and prep all your ingredients. This will help ensure you have everything you need and prevent scrambling during the baking process.
  • Activate the Yeast Properly: If your recipe calls for active dry yeast, make sure to activate it before adding it to the dough. This involves dissolving the yeast in warm water with a pinch of sugar and letting it sit for 5-10 minutes, until it becomes foamy.
  • Knead the Dough Properly: Kneading the dough helps develop the gluten, which gives the bread its structure and elasticity. Aim for 8-10 minutes of kneading, or until the dough is smooth and elastic, and no longer sticky.
  • Proof the Dough: After kneading, let the dough rise in a warm place until it doubles in size. This gives the yeast time to ferment and produce gases, which will make the bread light and airy.
  • Create a Good Swirl: To achieve a distinct cinnamon swirl, make sure to spread the cinnamon-sugar mixture evenly over the dough before rolling it up. Use a generous amount of the mixture for a bolder flavor.
  • Bake at the Right Temperature: The baking temperature and time will vary depending on the recipe, so follow the instructions carefully. Generally, cinnamon swirl bread is baked at around 350°F (175°C) for 30-35 minutes.
  • Glaze for a Professional Touch: After the bread has cooled slightly, you can glaze it with a simple mixture of powdered sugar and milk. This adds a touch of sweetness and shine, making your bread look bakery-perfect.

Conclusion:

Indulge in the delightful flavors and aromas of cinnamon swirl breakfast bread, a classic treat that brings joy to every bite. With a tender, fluffy texture, a sweet and swirly cinnamon filling, and a hint of glaze, this bread is a perfect way to start your day or enjoy as a sweet snack. Whether you follow a traditional recipe or experiment with different flavors and fillings, cinnamon swirl breakfast bread is sure to become a beloved favorite in your kitchen. Remember, the key to success lies in careful preparation, attention to detail, and a sprinkle of love. So, put on your apron, gather your ingredients, and embark on a delightful baking journey with this irresistible cinnamon swirl bread recipe!

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