Cinnamon Sugar Donut Bread (Printable)
Moist quick bread with cinnamon-sugar crust, donut-like flavor perfect for breakfast.
# What You Need:
→ For the Bread
01 - 2 cups all-purpose flour
02 - 1 cup granulated sugar
03 - 1 ½ teaspoons baking powder
04 - ½ teaspoon baking soda
05 - 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
06 - ½ teaspoon salt
07 - 1 cup whole milk, room temperature
08 - 2 large eggs, room temperature
09 - ¼ cup unsalted butter, melted and cooled
10 - ¼ cup vegetable oil
11 - 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
→ For the Cinnamon Sugar Topping
12 - ¼ cup granulated sugar
13 - 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
14 - 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
# How To Make:
01 - Preheat the oven to 350°F. Grease and flour a 9x5-inch loaf pan or line with parchment paper.
02 - In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, and salt until well blended.
03 - In a separate bowl, whisk together the milk, eggs, melted butter, oil, and vanilla extract until smooth and fully incorporated.
04 - Add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients and stir gently until just combined. Do not overmix to ensure a tender crumb.
05 - Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and smooth the top with a spatula for even baking.
06 - Bake for 45-55 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
07 - Let the bread cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then carefully remove to a wire rack.
08 - While still warm, brush the top of the bread with the melted butter. In a small bowl, mix the sugar and cinnamon, then sprinkle evenly over the top.
09 - Allow to cool completely before slicing for clean cuts, or serve slightly warm for a fresh donut-like experience.
# Expert Tips:
01 -
- The texture walks this perfect line between cake and donut, somehow managing to feel both indulgent and homey
- That cinnamon sugar crust creates this magical crunch that makes every bite feel special
02 -
- Overmixing is the enemy here, so stop as soon as the flour disappears for the most tender result
- Brushing the butter on while the bread is still warm helps that cinnamon sugar stick like a dream
03 -
- Room temperature ingredients blend more easily and create a more uniform texture in the final bread
- Let the bread cool completely before slicing for the cleanest cuts, though I never judge if you cannot wait that long