Cinnamon Swirl Bread
- 2 packages 1/4 ounce each active dry yeast
- 1/3 cup warm water 110° to 115°
- 1 cup warm whole 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
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 (1/2 c.) sugar. Punch down dough. Turn onto a lightly floured surface; divide in half. Roll each portion into an 18×8-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 9×5-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.
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