Description
Warm and comforting Cinnamon Swirl Bread soaked in a creamy custard bath and finished with a sweet glaze.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 2 1/4 teaspoons active dry yeast
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup whole milk
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 2 large eggs (for custard bath)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar (for glaze)
- 2 tablespoons milk or cream (for glaze)
Instructions
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the flour, granulated sugar, and active dry yeast. Stir until well-mixed. Add in the eggs, warm milk, butter, and a dash of salt. Knead the dough on a lightly floured surface until smooth and elastic, about 8-10 minutes.
- Place the dough in a greased bowl, cover with a kitchen towel, and let it rise in a warm place until doubled in size, about 1 to 2 hours.
- Once risen, punch down the dough and roll it out into a large rectangle. Spread softened butter over the surface, then sprinkle with cinnamon and granulated sugar. Roll the dough tightly and cut into slices.
- Arrange the slices in a greased loaf pan. Cover and allow them to rise again until puffed, about 30 minutes to 1 hour.
- While the dough rises, whisk together heavy cream, eggs, vanilla extract, and a bit of cinnamon in a separate bowl.
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Pour the custard bath evenly over the dough and bake for 30-40 minutes, or until golden brown.
- Allow the bread to cool slightly, then mix the powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla extract until smooth. Drizzle over the warm bread.
Notes
Allow the bread to cool completely before slicing. It can be stored for up to 2 days at room temperature or frozen for longer storage.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 75mg
Keywords: cinnamon bread, sweet bread, breakfast bread, family recipe, comfort food