Cinnamon Swirl Quick Bread
A rich and buttery quick bread infused with swirling ribbons of cinnamon-sugar, perfect for breakfast or an afternoon snack.
Ingredients
For the Bread
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
For the Cinnamon Swirl
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
- 1 tablespoon unsalted butter, melted
Instructions
Preparation
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and lightly grease a 9x5-inch loaf pan.
- In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, salt, ground cinnamon, and sugar until well combined.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the egg, buttermilk, melted butter, and vanilla extract until smooth.
- Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and gently stir until just combined, taking care not to overmix.
- In a small bowl, mix the sugar, cinnamon, and melted butter for the cinnamon swirl until crumbly.
Assembly
- Pour half of the batter into the prepared loaf pan, followed by half of the cinnamon mixture drizzled over the top. Repeat with the remaining batter and cinnamon swirl.
- Using a knife or skewer, gently swirl the cinnamon mixture into the batter.
Baking
- Bake in the preheated oven for 50-60 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Allow the bread to cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer it to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
For added moisture, consider replacing half of the buttermilk with sour cream or fold in 1/2 cup of chopped walnuts or pecans. A simple icing made of powdered sugar and milk can be drizzled over the cooled bread for added sweetness.