Cinnamon Sugar Donut Bread (Printable View)
Moist quick bread with a crunchy cinnamon-sugar topping, reminiscent of fresh bakery donuts. Easy to make and perfect for any time of day.
# What You’ll 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
# Cooking Steps:
01 - Preheat the oven to 350°F. Grease and flour a 9x5-inch loaf pan or line with parchment paper.
02 - In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, and salt until well combined.
03 - In a separate bowl, whisk together the milk, eggs, melted butter, oil, and vanilla extract until smooth.
04 - Add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients and stir gently until just combined. Do not overmix to maintain tenderness.
05 - Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and smooth the top evenly.
06 - Bake for 45-55 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
07 - Let the bread cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then remove to a wire rack.
08 - While still warm, brush the top of the bread with the melted butter. In a small bowl, mix the sugar and cinnamon, then sprinkle evenly over the top.
09 - Allow to cool completely before slicing for clean cuts, or serve slightly warm for a donut-like experience.
# Expert Tips:
01 -
- It captures everything magical about donuts without the mess of frying oil
- The cinnamon sugar crust creates this addictive crackle with every bite
- You probably have everything in your kitchen right now
02 -
- Overmixing creates a tough, dense bread instead of that tender crumb we want
- Applying the cinnamon sugar while the bread is still warm helps it stick and form that gorgeous crust
- Letting it cool completely before slicing gives you cleaner cuts, but I won't judge if you dig in warm
03 -
- Room temperature ingredients incorporate more evenly and create a better texture
- Mix your cinnamon sugar topping in a shallow bowl so you can press the buttered bread right into it for maximum coverage