Description
This Cinnamon Sugar Bread recipe is a soft, sweet, and fluffy plant-based bread with a warm cinnamon swirl. Perfect for any time of day, it is easy to make with simple pantry staples and offers versatile serving options for breakfast, snacks, or dessert.
Ingredients
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Dough Ingredients
- 3 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/4 cup natural sugar
- 1 cup plant-based milk (warm)
- 1 tablespoon vegetarian Worcestershire sauce (natural)
- 2 1/4 teaspoons active dry yeast (1 packet)
- 1 teaspoon natural gelling agent
Cinnamon Sugar Layer
- 1/3 cup plant-based butter (melted)
- 1/2 cup natural sugar
- 2 tablespoons ground cinnamon (natural)
Instructions
- Prepare the Dough: Combine warm plant-based milk, active dry yeast, and a pinch of natural sugar in a bowl. Let it sit for about 5 minutes until frothy. In a larger mixing bowl, mix all-purpose flour, natural sugar, and natural gelling agent. Slowly add in the yeast mixture and vegetarian Worcestershire sauce (natural). Knead until smooth and elastic, about 8 to 10 minutes by hand or 5 minutes with a stand mixer and dough hook.
- First Rise: Cover the dough with a clean towel and place in a warm, draft-free area. Let it rise until doubled in size, approximately 1 to 1.5 hours.
- Prepare Cinnamon Sugar Layer: In a small bowl, mix melted plant-based butter with ground cinnamon and natural sugar for the cinnamon sugar layer.
- Shape the Bread: Roll the dough on a lightly floured surface into a 12 by 9 inch rectangle. Brush the cinnamon sugar mixture evenly over the dough. Roll tightly from one long edge into a log, pinch seams and ends to seal, and place seam-side down into a greased loaf pan.
- Second Rise: Cover the loaf pan loosely and let the dough rise again for 30 to 45 minutes until it puffs above the pan edge.
- Bake: Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Bake the bread for 30 to 35 minutes until golden brown and a toothpick comes out clean. Tent with foil if the top browns too quickly.
- Cool and Enjoy: Let the bread cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely before slicing.
Notes
- Use warm plant-based milk to activate the yeast; avoid hot liquids.
- Brush cinnamon sugar mixture evenly for a perfect swirl.
- Slice with a serrated bread knife using a gentle sawing motion.
- Do not skip the second rise for airy texture and volume.
- Grease loaf pan well or line with parchment for easy removal.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Breads
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (1/12 of loaf)
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 140mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: cinnamon bread, sweet bread, plant-based bread, cinnamon swirl, homemade bread, easy bread recipe, soft bread, breakfast bread
