Old-Fashioned Amish Cinnamon Bread Recipe

This Old-Fashioned Amish Cinnamon Bread is soft, buttery, and swirled with a sweet cinnamon-sugar filling. With its tender crumb and irresistible aroma, it’s perfect for breakfast, brunch, or an afternoon snack with coffee or tea.IngredientsFor the Bread2 cups all-purpose flour1 cup granulated sugar1 tablespoon baking powder½ teaspoon salt1 large egg1 cup buttermilk⅓ cup vegetable oil1 teaspoon vanilla extractFor the Cinnamon Swirl⅓ cup granulated sugar1 tablespoon ground cinnamonOptional Glaze1 cup powdered sugar2–3 tablespoons milk½ teaspoon vanilla extractInstructionsPreheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×5-inch loaf pan.In a small bowl, mix together the ⅓ cup sugar and 1 tablespoon cinnamon. Set aside.In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt.In another bowl, whisk the egg, buttermilk, vegetable oil, and vanilla extract.Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and stir until just combined. Do not overmix.Pour half of the batter into the prepared loaf pan.Sprinkle half of the cinnamon-sugar mixture evenly over the batter.Add the remaining batter, then sprinkle the remaining cinnamon-sugar on top.Use a butter knife to gently swirl the cinnamon mixture through the batter.Bake for 50–60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.Cool in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.If desired, whisk together the powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla to make the glaze and drizzle over the cooled bread.Prep Time15 minutesCook Time55 minutesTotal Time1 hour 10 minutesServings10 slicesNutrition (Per Slice)Calories: 285Carbohydrates: 43gProtein: 4gFat: 11gSaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 22mgSodium: 220mgFiber: 1gSugar: 28gNutrition values are approximate and may vary depending on the ingredients used.TipsDon’t overmix the batter to keep the bread soft and tender.For extra richness, substitute melted butter for the vegetable oil.Store the bread in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days.Freeze individual slices for up to 3 months and thaw as needed.