Ingredients:
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 2 large eggs
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1/2 cup buttermilk (or regular milk with 1 teaspoon lemon juice for a substitute)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- For the topping:
- 1/4 cup melted butter (for brushing)
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
Instructions:
- Preheat the oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9×5-inch loaf pan, or line it with parchment paper to ensure easy removal of the bread after baking.
- Mix the dry ingredients: In a large bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, granulated sugar, baking powder, baking soda, ground cinnamon, and salt. This will ensure that all of the dry ingredients are evenly distributed throughout the bread.
- Mix the wet ingredients: In a separate bowl, beat the eggs until smooth. Add the melted butter, buttermilk, and vanilla extract, and whisk until everything is fully combined. The wet ingredients will give the bread its rich flavor and moisture.
- Combine the wet and dry ingredients: Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and stir gently with a spatula or wooden spoon until just combined. Be careful not to overmix, as this can result in a dense bread. The batter should be thick and slightly lumpy.
- Pour into the loaf pan: Transfer the batter into the prepared loaf pan, spreading it out evenly with a spatula. Smooth the top so that it bakes evenly.
- Bake the bread: Place the loaf pan in the preheated oven and bake for 55–65 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the bread comes out clean. The bread should be golden brown on top and rise nicely. If the top starts to get too dark before the bread is fully baked, cover it loosely with aluminum foil and continue baking until done.
- Prepare the cinnamon sugar topping: While the bread is baking, mix together the granulated sugar and ground cinnamon for the topping in a small bowl. Once the bread is out of the oven and still warm, brush the top with melted butter, then sprinkle the cinnamon sugar mixture evenly over the top. This will create a sweet, slightly crispy topping that mimics the flavor of a cinnamon donut.
- Cool and serve: Let the bread cool in the pan for about 10 minutes before transferring it to a wire rack to cool completely. Once cool, slice the bread and enjoy a piece of this warm, cinnamon-sweet treat! The combination of the soft, fluffy interior and the sweet cinnamon sugar topping makes it a nostalgic, comforting delight.
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