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Cinnamon Sugar Donut Bread

This delightful Cinnamon Sugar Donut Bread combines the comforting flavors of a classic cinnamon sugar donut with the easy, bakeable form of a quick bread. Each slice is incredibly moist, coated in a sweet, buttery cinnamon sugar crust, making it a perfect breakfast treat or dessert.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 5 minutes
Servings: 8 slices
Course: Breakfast, Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Donut Bread
  • 1 3/4 cup All-Purpose Flour
  • 1/2 cup Granulated Sugar
  • 2 tsp Baking Powder
  • 1/2 tsp Salt
  • 1 large Egg room temperature
  • 1 cup Whole Milk room temperature
  • 1/4 cup Unsalted Butter melted and cooled slightly
  • 1 tsp Vanilla Extract
For the Cinnamon Sugar Coating
  • 1/2 cup Granulated Sugar
  • 1 tbsp Ground Cinnamon
  • 1/2 cup Unsalted Butter melted

Equipment

  • Loaf Pan (9x5 inch)
  • Large mixing bowl
  • Medium mixing bowl
  • Whisk
  • Rubber Spatula
  • Small Bowl
  • Pastry Brush

Method
 

Prepare the Bread
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9x5 inch loaf pan, or line with parchment paper leaving an overhang on the long sides.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, 1/2 cup granulated sugar, baking powder, and salt until well combined.
  3. In a separate medium mixing bowl, whisk together the egg, whole milk, 1/4 cup melted butter, and vanilla extract until smooth.
  4. Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients. Stir with a rubber spatula just until combined and no dry streaks of flour remain. Be careful not to overmix.
  5. Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and spread evenly. Bake for 40-45 minutes, or until a wooden skewer inserted into the center comes out clean. The top should be golden brown.
  6. Remove the loaf from the oven and let it cool in the pan for 10-15 minutes before carefully transferring it to a wire rack.
Coat with Cinnamon Sugar
  1. While the bread is cooling slightly, prepare the cinnamon sugar coating. In a small bowl, whisk together the 1/2 cup granulated sugar and ground cinnamon.
  2. In another small bowl, melt the remaining 1/2 cup of unsalted butter.
  3. Once the bread is warm but cool enough to handle, brush all sides generously with the melted butter. Immediately roll or sprinkle the bread with the cinnamon sugar mixture, ensuring an even coating on all sides.
  4. Allow the Cinnamon Sugar Donut Bread to cool completely on the wire rack before slicing and serving. This helps the coating set.

Notes

Storage: Store Cinnamon Sugar Donut Bread at room temperature in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
Reheating: For a warm, fresh-baked taste, heat individual slices briefly in the microwave (10-15 seconds) or in a toaster oven.
Variation: For an extra gooey cinnamon swirl inside, mix 2 tablespoons of cinnamon sugar with 1 tablespoon of melted butter and swirl it into the batter just before baking.