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Cinnamon Donut Bread Recipe - Soft, Sweet, and Cozy

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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Servings: 10 servings
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • For the bread:
  • 1/2 cup (115 g) unsalted butter, melted and slightly cooled
  • 3/4 cup (150 g) granulated sugar
  • 2 large eggs, at room temperature
  • 1 cup (240 ml) buttermilk, at room temperature
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 2 cups (250 g) all-purpose flour
  • 2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon fine salt
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg (optional, but lovely)
  • For the cinnamon-sugar topping:
  • 3 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
  • 1/3 cup (65 g) granulated sugar
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • Pinch of salt

Method
 

  1. Prep the pan and oven. Heat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9x5-inch loaf pan and line it with a parchment sling for easy removal.
  2. Combine wet ingredients. In a large bowl, whisk the melted butter and sugar until glossy. Add the eggs, one at a time, whisking well. Mix in the buttermilk and vanilla until smooth.
  3. Whisk dry ingredients. In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, and nutmeg.
  4. Bring it together. Add the dry ingredients to the wet and stir gently with a spatula until just combined. Do not overmix; a few small flour streaks are okay.
  5. Fill the pan. Scrape the batter into the prepared loaf pan and smooth the top. Tap the pan lightly on the counter to settle the batter.
  6. Bake. Bake for 50–60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean or with a few moist crumbs. If the top is browning too fast, tent loosely with foil for the last 10 minutes.
  7. Cool slightly. Let the bread cool in the pan for 10–15 minutes, then lift it out and place on a wire rack.
  8. Make the topping. Stir together the sugar, cinnamon, and pinch of salt. Brush the warm loaf with melted butter, then sprinkle the cinnamon sugar generously over the top and sides, pressing lightly so it sticks.
  9. Rest and slice. Let the bread cool for at least 30 minutes before slicing. For the best texture, wait until it’s just slightly warm.