Description
Cinnamon Sugar Donut Bread is a moist and tender quick bread infused with warm spices and coated with a delightful cinnamon sugar topping that mimics the flavors of a classic sugar donut. Perfect for breakfast, brunch, or a sweet snack, this homemade treat offers a soft crumb with a sweet, spiced crust that will satisfy any sweet tooth.
Ingredients
Bread
- 2 cups (250 g) all-purpose flour
- 1 ½ cups (300 g) granulated sugar
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- ½ teaspoon kosher salt
- 1 ¼ cups (306 g) whole milk
- 1 large egg, room temperature
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
- 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
Spiced Sugar Coating
- ¼ cup (½ stick / 57 g) unsalted butter, melted
- ½ cup (100 g) granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- ½ teaspoon ground nutmeg
Instructions
- Preheat and Prepare Pan: Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Spray an 8 ½ x 4 ½-inch loaf pan with nonstick cooking spray to ensure easy removal of the bread after baking.
- Mix Dry Ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, combine the all-purpose flour, granulated sugar, baking powder, and kosher salt. Stir these together to evenly distribute the raising agents and salt.
- Mix Wet Ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together the whole milk, large room-temperature egg, melted unsalted butter, and vanilla extract until fully combined and smooth.
- Combine Wet and Dry: Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients. Stir gently until just combined, being careful not to overmix to keep the bread tender. The batter will be a bit runny.
- Pour Batter and Bake: Pour the batter evenly into the prepared loaf pan and spread it out smoothly. Bake in the preheated oven for 60 to 70 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out with a few moist crumbs and the top is golden brown.
- Cool Slightly: Remove the bread from the oven and let it cool in the pan for about 10 minutes. Then carefully remove the bread from the pan and place it on a large piece of parchment paper to continue cooling slightly.
- Prepare Topping: While the bread is still warm, gently brush the entire surface with the melted butter reserved for the topping, allowing it to soak lightly into the crust.
- Apply Sugar Coating: In a small bowl, mix the granulated sugar, ground cinnamon, and ground nutmeg. Evenly sprinkle this spiced sugar mixture over the butter-coated bread, turning the loaf as needed to coat all sides thoroughly. Any leftover mixture can be saved for another use.
Notes
- Do not overmix the batter to maintain a tender crumb.
- Let the bread cool slightly before applying the sugar coating to ensure it sticks well.
- Use parchment paper to catch excess sugar topping and for easy cleanup.
- The leftover spiced sugar can be used to sprinkle over toast, oatmeal, or other baked goods.
- For an extra moist bread, consider adding a tablespoon of sour cream or yogurt to the wet ingredients.
- Store any leftovers in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days or freeze for longer storage.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour
- Category: Breakfast, Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
