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Two slices of Amish Cinnamon Bread with butter on a white counter

Amish Cinnamon Bread

This quick & easy Amish Cinnamon Bread recipe delivers a sweet, tender loaf with a crackly cinnamon sugar crust—no yeast required!
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Course: Breakfast, Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American, Amish
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 55 minutes
Resting Time: 5 minutes
Total Time: 1 hour 10 minutes
Servings: 10 Slices
Calories: 270kcal
Cost: $4

Equipment

  • 1 9x5-inch loaf pan Standard size for even baking
  • 2 Large mixing bowls One for wet and one for dry ingredients
  • 1 Wire cooling rack Helps prevent soggy bottoms
  • 1 Sharp knife For swirling cinnamon sugar topping
  • 1 Whisk For smooth mixing
  • 1 Wooden spoon Gentle mixing without overworking
  • 1 Measuring cups/spoons Accurate measurements

Ingredients

  • 1 cup buttermilk
  • cup vegetable oil
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • cup granulated sugar for cinnamon topping
  • 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
  • 2 tablespoons melted butter for drizzling over the top

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 350°F and grease a 9x5-inch loaf pan
  • In a large bowl, whisk together buttermilk, oil, and egg
  • In separate bowl, combine flour, sugar, baking soda, and salt
  • Fold dry ingredients into wet ingredients until just combined
  • Let batter rest for 5 minutes
  • Pour half the batter into pan, sprinkle with half the cinnamon sugar
  • Add remaining batter and topping, drizzle melted butter, swirl with knife
  • Bake 50-60 minutes until toothpick comes out with few moist crumbs
  • Cool 10 minutes in pan, then on wire rack

Notes

Store leftovers in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days.

Nutrition

Serving: 80g | Calories: 270kcal | Carbohydrates: 38g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 12g | Saturated Fat: 2.5g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 5g | Cholesterol: 20mg | Sodium: 170mg | Potassium: 75mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 18g | Vitamin A: 90IU | Vitamin C: 0.1mg | Calcium: 45mg | Iron: 1.2mg