In all my baking, I have made 2 bread recipes, that is, the watermelon lookalike bread and double braided bread. I always had this recipe in my mind and knew I just had to make it. Filled with buttery cinnamon swirls, light and airy, this bread is just perfect! I'm loving baking my own bread since you get a fresh batch filled with your favorite stuffings. Cinnamon is my favorite sweet spice with its delicious aromatic taste, I knew I would fall in love with it. Is it just me that loves the smell of yeast fermenting when preparing bread dough, no? This bread is pretty simple and has very few ingredients, the steps might seem so many but totally worth it. With some patience and your favorite music playing as you prepare it, this bread is bound to be addictive because its damn delicious!
INGREDIENTS
DOUGH
3 1/4 Cups All Purpose Flour
6 Tablespoons Butter
1/4 Teaspoon Salt
1 Cup Milk
2 Eggs
1 Tablespoons Instant Dry Yeast
CINNAMON SUGAR SWIRL
2 Tablespoons butter
1/3 Cup Sugar
2 Tablespoons Cinnamon
METHOD
Add yeast to bowl with flour
Add salt
Add sugar
Mix the dry ingredients until combined
Pour in the beaten eggs
Pour in the warm milk butter mixture
Start mixing dry and wet ingredients with spatula
Now use hands to start kneading
The dough will start coming together
Flour your working surface place the rough dough
Start kneading dough. Set time to 10 minutes
Bread dough needs a lot of kneading so that the gluten relaxes in the dough to give it an airy light texture
To know the dough is ready, when you press the dough and it makes a dent, it should immediately bounce back
Oil the bowl and dough, cover with damp clean towel leave in a warm place to rise for 1 1/2 hours
After rising and doubling in size, punch dough down to release air
Flour working surface and start kneading
Roll out dough and try to make it into a rectangular shape
Spread butter all over the dough
Sprinkle sugar on the dough
Generously sprinkle cinnamon on the dough
From the edge of the rolled dough start rolling to create a log shape
My bread/loaf pan was small so I cut the dough in half
Butter the loaf pan and add the rolled dough. Cover with kitchen towel and keep in warm place to rise for 30 minutes
After rising, brush the top of the dough with milk
Sprinkle with sesame seeds
Bake cinnamon swirl bread for 45-50 minutes at 170°C
The house smells amazing as the bread bakes. Allow the bread to completely cool before cutting into it
Fluffy, soft, airy bread for breakfast
Slice the bread and enjoy with your favorite drink
The bread is perfectly delicious on its own because of the buttery cinnamon center
You can spread some jam, butter, peanut butter or chocolate sauce
This cinnamon swirl bread can be used for making french toast, so perfect
Perfectly layered, moist and crunchy, what more could you ask for in a bread
Sesame seeds not only add texture but nutty crunch
So far my favorite bread
CINNAMON SWIRL BREAD
Prep time: 20 Minutes
Cook time: 55 Minutes
Total time: 01 Hour 15 Minutes
Yield: 1 Loaf
Ingredients
- 3 1/4 Cups All Purpose Flour
- 6 + 2Tablespoons Butter
- 1/4 Teaspoon Salt
- 1 Cup Milk
- 2 Eggs
- 1 Tablespoon Instant Dry Yeast
- 1/3 Cup Sugar
- 2 Tablespoons Cinnamon
Cooking Directions
- Add yeast to bowl with flour. Add salt. Add sugar. Mix the dry ingredients until combined. Pour in the beaten eggs. Pour in the warm milk butter mixture. Start mixing dry and wet ingredients with spatula. Add in more warm milk butter mixture
- Now use hands to start kneading, the dough will start coming together. Flour your working surface place the rough dough. Start kneading dough. Set time to 10 minutes. Bread dough needs a lot of kneading so that the gluten relaxes in the dough to give it an airy light texture
- To know the dough is ready, when you press the dough and it makes a dent, it should immediately bounce back. Oil the bowl and dough, cover with damp clean towel leave in a warm place to rise for 1 1/2 hours
- After rising and doubling in size, punch dough down to release air. Flour working surface and start kneading. Roll out dough and try to make it into a rectangular shape.
- For filling: Spread butter all over the dough. Sprinkle sugar on the dough. Generously sprinkle cinnamon on the dough. From the edge of the rolled dough start rolling to create a log shape. My bread/loaf pan was small so I cut the dough in half
- Butter the loaf pan and add the rolled dough. Cover with kitchen towel and keep in warm place to rise for 30 minutes. After rising, brush the top of the dough with milk. Sprinkle with sesame seeds
- Bake cinnamon swirl bread for 45-50 minutes at 170°C. Allow the bread to completely cool before cutting into it. Fluffy, soft, airy bread for breakfast. Slice the bread and enjoy with your favorite drink
- The bread is perfectly delicious on its own because of the buttery cinnamon center. You can spread some jam, butter, peanut butter or chocolate sauce. This cinnamon swirl bread can be used for making french toast, so perfect
- Perfectly layered, moist and crunchy, what more could you ask for in a bread. Sesame seeds not only add texture but nutty crunch
Cinnamon Swirl Bread
A soft, fluffy loaf with a sweet cinnamon-sugar spiral inside—perfect toasted with butter, enjoyed as-is, or turned into French toast!
FAQs – Cinnamon Swirl Bread
Q: How do I keep the swirl from separating from the bread?
A: Make sure you roll the dough tightly and press the edges firmly to seal. Brushing the dough lightly with water before adding the cinnamon-sugar mix helps it stick better.
Q: Can I use whole wheat flour?
A: Yes, you can substitute half or all of the all-purpose flour with whole wheat, but expect a denser loaf. You may need to add a bit more liquid.
Q: How long does cinnamon swirl bread stay fresh?
A: It stays fresh for about 3–4 days at room temperature when stored in an airtight container. For longer storage, slice and freeze it.
Q: Can I make it without yeast?
A: Traditional cinnamon swirl bread uses yeast for its fluffy texture. For a quicker version, look for a “quick bread” cinnamon swirl loaf using baking powder or soda.
Q: Why is there a gap in the swirl sometimes?
A: Gaps form when the swirl mixture is too dry or there's not enough tension in the dough during rolling. Press down firmly and roll tightly to avoid this.
Printable Nutrition Card (Per 1 slice, based on 12 slices per loaf)
| Nutrient | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 170 kcal | Approximate, depends on recipe used |
| Total Fat | 4 g | From butter or oil |
| Saturated Fat | 2 g | Mostly from butter |
| Cholesterol | 15 mg | From egg and dairy ingredients |
| Sodium | 140 mg | Varies with salt and butter |
| Carbohydrates | 30 g | Mostly from flour and sugar |
| Dietary Fiber | 1 g | Slightly more with whole wheat flour |
| Sugars | 9 g | From cinnamon-sugar swirl |
| Protein | 4 g | From flour and egg |
| Calcium | 2% DV | Small contribution |
| Iron | 8% DV | Good for daily iron intake |
DV = Daily Value based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
Dietary Information
| Diet Type | Suitable? | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Vegetarian | ✅ Yes | Most recipes are egg/dairy-based but meat-free |
| Vegan | ❌ No | Contains eggs and/or dairy—substitute with plant-based versions to adapt |
| Gluten-Free | ❌ No | Not unless made with gluten-free flour blend |
| Dairy-Free | ⚠️ With Sub | Use dairy-free milk and butter alternatives |
| Nut-Free | ✅ Yes | Safe unless optional nuts are added |
| Low-Carb / Keto | ❌ No | High in flour and sugar |
| Baby-Friendly | ⚠️ In Moderation | Reduce sugar if serving to young children |
Please note that these values are estimates and can vary based on specific ingredients and portion sizes used. For precise nutritional information, consider using a nutrition calculator with exact ingredient measurements.
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