Description
A fluffy, gooey, and easy-to-make cinnamon roll bread twist that combines the classic flavor of cinnamon rolls with the convenience of a loaf. Perfect for weekend brunch or a cozy morning treat.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 ¼ cups (280g) All-Purpose Flour
- 1 packet (7g) Active Dry Yeast
- 1 cup (240ml) Warm Milk
- ¼ cup (57g) Unsalted Butter, melted
- ¼ cup (50g) Granulated Sugar
- 1 Large Egg, room temperature
- 1 tsp Salt
- ½ cup Softened Butter (for filling)
- ¾ cup Brown Sugar (for filling)
- 2 tbsp Cinnamon (for filling)
- 1 cup Powdered Sugar (for glaze)
- 2–3 tbsp Milk (for glaze)
- ½ tsp Vanilla Extract (for glaze)
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine warm milk, sugar, and yeast. Let sit for 5-10 minutes until foamy.
- Add melted butter, egg, and salt to the yeast mixture. Stir well.
- Gradually add flour, one cup at a time, mixing until a shaggy dough forms.
- Turn dough onto a floured surface and knead for 5-7 minutes until smooth and elastic.
- Place dough in a greased bowl, cover with a damp towel, and let rise in a warm spot for 30-45 minutes until doubled.
- While dough rises, mix brown sugar and cinnamon in a small bowl.
- Punch down risen dough and roll out into a 12×8 inch rectangle.
- Spread softened butter evenly over the dough, leaving a small border at the top.
- Sprinkle cinnamon sugar mixture generously over the butter.
- Cut the rectangle into three long strips. Stack strips, pinch top and bottom, and gently twist lengthwise.
- Place twisted dough into a greased 9×5 inch loaf pan, seam-side down.
- Cover the pan and let dough rise again for 20-30 minutes until puffed.
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Bake for 30-35 minutes until golden brown.
- While baking, whisk powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla until smooth.
- Drizzle glaze over warm bread immediately after removing from oven.
Notes
Do not skip kneading to ensure a fluffy texture. Let the bread cool for at least 10-15 minutes before slicing to allow the structure to set. For dairy-free, use plant-based butter and milk. Can be made ahead by refrigerating shaped dough overnight.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 28
- Sodium: 350
- Fat: 12
- Saturated Fat: 7
- Carbohydrates: 52
- Fiber: 2
- Protein: 6
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