Cinnamon Sugar Donut Bread (Printable)
Moist tender bread with golden cinnamon-sugar crust, perfect for breakfast or afternoon treats.
# What You Need:
→ For the Bread
01 - 2 cups all-purpose flour
02 - 1 cup granulated sugar
03 - 1 ½ teaspoons baking powder
04 - ½ teaspoon baking soda
05 - 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
06 - ½ teaspoon salt
07 - 1 cup whole milk, room temperature
08 - 2 large eggs, room temperature
09 - ¼ cup unsalted butter, melted and cooled
10 - ¼ cup vegetable oil
11 - 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
→ For the Cinnamon Sugar Topping
12 - ¼ cup granulated sugar
13 - 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
14 - 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
# Steps:
01 - Set your oven to 350°F and prepare a 9x5-inch loaf pan by greasing and flouring, or lining with parchment paper.
02 - In a large mixing bowl, sift together the flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, and salt until evenly blended.
03 - In a separate bowl, whisk together the milk, eggs, melted butter, vegetable oil, and vanilla extract until smooth and fully incorporated.
04 - Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients. Fold gently using a spatula until just combined—be careful not to overmix as this will toughen the bread.
05 - Transfer the batter to the prepared loaf pan. Use a spatula to spread evenly and smooth the top surface.
06 - Place in the oven and bake for 45 to 55 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center emerges clean without any wet batter.
07 - Allow the bread to rest in the pan for 10 minutes to set. Then carefully remove and transfer to a wire cooling rack.
08 - While the bread is still warm, brush the entire top surface with melted butter. In a small bowl, combine the sugar and cinnamon, then sprinkle generously over the buttered surface.
09 - Let cool completely for clean, even slices, or serve slightly warm to enjoy that fresh donut shop experience.
# Expert Advice:
01 -
- The cinnamon sugar crust gives you that crunch of a fresh donut without the hassle of frying
- It comes together in one bowl and bakes up tender enough to eat plain but irresistible with the topping
02 -
- Overmixing creates a tough, rubbery texture, so stop as soon as the flour disappears
- Applying the cinnamon sugar while the bread is warm helps it adhere and creates that perfect crunchy crust
03 -
- Use room temperature ingredients for the most tender, evenly baked crumb
- Let the bread cool completely before slicing if you want clean, neat cuts