Cinnamon Sugar Donut Bread

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Cinnamon Sugar Donut Bread: Bakery-Style Breakfast Bliss 🍞✨

The Ultimate Breakfast Treat

Imagine your favorite cinnamon sugar donut transformed into a moist, buttery loaf you can slice and enjoy anytime. This Cinnamon Donut Bread delivers all the cozy flavors of a donut shop in an easy-to-make quick bread that’s perfect with your morning coffee or as an afternoon pick-me-up. No yeast, no frying – just simple ingredients that create magic in your oven!

Ingredients You’ll Need

(Makes one 9×5-inch loaf)

Dry Ingredients:

  • 2 cups (250g) all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup (200g) granulated sugar
  • 1 tablespoon baking powder (that’s not a typo!)
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • ½ teaspoon nutmeg (the secret flavor booster)

Wet Ingredients:

  • ½ cup (115g) unsalted butter, melted
  • 1 cup (240ml) whole milk
  • 2 large eggs, room temperature

Cinnamon Sugar Topping:

  • ¼ cup (50g) sugar
  • 1 teaspoon cinnamon
  • 2 tablespoons melted butter

Step-by-Step Baking Guide

1. Prep Work

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C)
  2. Grease a 9×5-inch loaf pan or line with parchment paper

2. Mix the Batter

  1. In a large bowl, whisk together all dry ingredients
  2. In another bowl, combine melted butter, milk, and eggs
  3. Pour wet ingredients into dry ingredients
  4. Gently fold together just until combined (don’t overmix!)

3. Bake to Perfection

  1. Pour batter into prepared pan
  2. Bake for 50-60 minutes until golden and a toothpick comes out clean
  3. Let cool in pan for 10 minutes

4. Add the Magic Topping

  1. Mix cinnamon and sugar in a small bowl
  2. Brush warm loaf with melted butter
  3. Generously sprinkle with cinnamon sugar
  4. Transfer to wire rack to cool completely

Baker’s Secrets for Success 🔍

  • Room temperature ingredients blend better
  • Stop mixing when you no longer see dry flour
  • Check doneness at 45 minutes – oven temps vary
  • Double the topping if you love extra crunch
  • Toast slices the next day for revived freshness

Serving & Storage Tips

🍽 Best served: Warm with a pat of butter
☕ Perfect pairing: Hot coffee or cold milk
📅 Storage:

  • Room temp (airtight) for 2 days
  • Refrigerated for 5 days
  • Freeze for up to 3 months

Why You’ll Love This Recipe

✔️ No yeast means no waiting
✔️ One-bowl simplicity
✔️ Customizable – add nuts or chocolate chips
✔️ Smells incredible while baking
✔️ Tastes like childhood but better

Pro Tip: For extra indulgence, drizzle with a simple glaze (½ cup powdered sugar + 1 tbsp milk) after adding the cinnamon sugar topping!

This Cinnamon Donut Bread is guaranteed to become your new favorite breakfast treat. The aroma alone will have your family gathering in the kitchen!

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