Cinnamon Sugar Donut Bread Easy Recipe
This Cinnamon Sugar Donut Bread is a delightful fusion of a traditional loaf of bread and the sweet indulgence of a sugar donut! It has a moist, tender crumb that practically melts in your mouth. The spiced sugar coating truly sets this bread apart, making it a wonderful option for breakfast, brunch, or any time you crave a sweet, homemade treat.
Prep
: 10
Total
: 25 minutes
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 2 cups all-purpose flour (250 g)
- 1.5 cups granulated sugar (300 g)
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 0.5 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1.25 cups whole milk (306 g)
- 1 large egg (room temperature)
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter (melted)
- 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
Donut Topping
- 0.25 cup unsalted butter (½ stick / 57 g, melted)
- 0.5 cup granulated sugar (100 g)
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 0.5 teaspoon ground nutmeg
Instructions
Preparation Steps
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Spray an 8 ½ x 4 ½-inch loaf pan with nonstick cooking spray.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the flour, granulated sugar, baking powder, and salt.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the milk, egg, melted butter, and vanilla until well combined.
- Pour the milk mixture into the flour mixture and stir gently until just combined. Be careful not to overmix; the batter should be a bit runny.
- Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan, spreading it evenly.
- Bake for 60-70 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the bread comes out with a few crumbs and the top is golden brown.
- Once baked, remove the bread from the oven and let it cool in the pan for about 10 minutes. Then, carefully remove the bread from the pan and place it on a large piece of parchment paper.
- While the bread is still warm, gently brush the entire surface with the melted butter for the topping.
- In a small bowl, mix together granulated sugar, cinnamon, and nutmeg for the topping.
- Evenly sprinkle the sugar and spice mixture over the butter-coated surface of the bread. Turn the loaf as needed to coat all sides. You may have some leftover, which can be saved and reused.
Notes
This bread is best served warm, but is also delicious at room temperature. It stores well in an airtight container for up to 3 days.