Ready to transform your kitchen into a fragrant haven of donut-bread bliss? Here’s a tried-and-true method to create your own Cinnamon Sugar Donut Sweet Bread.
Yields: 1 loaf (8-inch or 9-inch loaf pan) Prep time: 20-25 minutes Rise time: 1.5 - 2 hours (or overnight for cold proof)Bake time: 35-45 minutes
Ingredients:
For the Dough:
- 1 cup (240ml) warm milk (105-115°F / 40-46°C)
- 2 ¼ teaspoons active dry yeast (one standard packet)
- ¼ cup (50g) granulated sugar, plus a pinch for yeast
- 1 large egg, at room temperature
- ¼ cup (56g) unsalted butter, melted and slightly cooled
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 3 cups (360g) all-purpose flour, plus more for dusting
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg (optional, but highly recommended for that "donut" flavor)
For the Cinnamon Sugar Swirl/Topping:
- ½ cup (100g) granulated sugar
- 2 tablespoons ground cinnamon
- ¼ cup (56g) unsalted butter, melted (for brushing)
Equipment:
- Large mixing bowl
- Stand mixer with dough hook attachment (optional, but makes kneading easier)
- Measuring cups and spoons
- Whisk
- Rubber spatula
- 9x5 inch loaf pan
- Pastry brush
- Wire cooling rack
Instructions:
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