Cinnamon Swirl Bread Recipe (2024)

Make perfectly fluffy, delicious cinnamon swirl bread right in your own kitchen. With just a few basic ingredients, you can whip up two loaves in no time - and leave your house smelling fantastic.

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Anyone else feel like making homemade bread is a little daunting? I used to think so, until I made this cinnamon swirl bread!

It really only requires a few simple ingredients, and the end result is absolutely amazing, FRESH homemade bread.

The best part? Your whole house will smell INCREDIBLE every time you make this. Plus, it makes two loaves, so it’s perfect for sharing (or saving for a rainy day).

Tips for making homemade Cinnamon Swirl Bread:

If you’re a little nervous, we’ve got some great tips for making fail-proof homemade bread.

  • Your bread will need to rise TWICE. Once in a bowl, and once in the pan. While it’s rising, it should be in a warm area – but it shouldn’t be too hot. If you don’t let it rise two times, or it doesn’t rise long enough, your bread won’t be as light and fluffy.
  • Pay attention to your yeast. Expired yeast won’t turn out good bread, and using water that’s too hot will kill it. It can be really easy to work with, as long as you treat it with respect. 😉
  • Make sure you knead your dough long enough. Dough that isn’t kneaded long enough (or well enough) will not be able to develop gluten, which will result in a flat, dense bread. Whether it’s with your hands, or with a mixer, don’t be afraid to knead it!
  • Don’t use too much flour. Adding too much flour will result in a dry, dense loaf of bread. The measurements in this recipe call for 7-8 cups. Start with 7, and add more as needed (you can always add more, but you can’t take it away!).

How to make Cinnamon Swirl Bread:

Now that you’ve read our best tips for making bread – you’re ready! Here’s how to make it:

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  1. Mix the yeast with water in one cup measuring cup and stir until it bubbles. Set aside for 5 minutes.
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2. In large mixing bowl or mixer mix together the milk, oil, sugar, salt, eggs, oats*, and 2 cups of the flour (we mixed by hand or with a bread mixer). Then add in the yeast/water mixture to it and stir. Add the remaining 5-6 cups of flour and stir.*If you are not adding in the oats, you may need to add in a bit more flour, but you don’t need to replace them with anything.

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3. Turn it out onto a floured surface and knead for 10 minutes until smooth. Form into a ball and set in a greased bowl. Turn dough to coat. Cover with plastic wrap and let rise in a warm place for 1 hour.

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4. Punch down and take the dough out of the bowl and lay it on your kneading surface. Place the bowl over the dough and let it rest 10 minutes.

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5. Divide the dough in half and roll it out (we rolled the dough out to be the length and 2-3 times the width of the bread pans we were using). Brush the dough with melted butter.

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6. Mix together the sugar and cinnamon and sprinkle half of the cinnamon/sugar mixture on top (the kids loved helping with this part!).

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7. Roll up the dough tightly and place it in your greased loaf pan (we used 2 large 5×10″ pans). Repeat those steps with the second half of the dough. Let them rise, covered with plastic wrap or towel for 45 minutes.

8. Bake for 35-40 minutes (more or less depending on your oven) at 375 degrees. When the bread comes out of the oven, brush it with a little milk or melted butter and cool on a wire rack. Wait for it to cool a little before slicing.

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We love this bread served fresh with softened butter or even a spread of Nutella. It would taste amazing with raisins rolled in their, too! I also think it would make a great bread forthis french toast.

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Serves: 16

Cinnamon Swirl Bread Recipe

Make perfectly fluffy, delicious cinnamon swirl bread right in your own kitchen. With just a few basic ingredients, you can whip up two loaves in no time – and leave your house smelling fantastic.

Prep Time 1 hour hr 20 minutes mins

Cook Time 45 minutes mins

Total Time 2 hours hrs 5 minutes mins

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Ingredients

  • teaspoons yeast 2 packets
  • ½ cup warm water
  • cups milk scalded in microwave
  • cup vegetable oil
  • ½ cup sugar
  • 2 teaspoons salt
  • 2 eggs
  • cups rolled oats optional
  • 7-8 cups unbleached flour divided
  • 3 Tablespoons butter melted
  • ½ cup sugar
  • 2 Tablespoons cinnamon

Instructions

  • Mix the yeast with water in one cup measuring cup and stir until it bubbles. Set aside for 5 minutes.

  • In large mixing bowl mix together the milk, oil, sugar, salt, eggs, oats, and 2 cups of the flour (mix by hand or with a bread mixer). Then add in the yeast/water mixture to it and stir. Add the remaining 5-6 cups of flour and stir.

  • Turn it out onto a floured surface and knead for 10 minutes until smooth. Form into a ball and set in a greased bowl. Turn dough to coat.

  • Cover with plastic wrap and let rise in a warm place for 1 hour.

  • Punch down and take the dough out of the bowl and lay it on your kneading surface.

  • Place the bowl over the dough and let it rest 10 minutes. Divide the dough in half and roll it out (we rolled the dough out to be the length and 2-3 times the width of the bread pans we were using).

  • Brush the dough with melted butter.

  • Mix together the sugar and cinnamon and sprinkle half of the cinnamon/sugar mixture on top (the kids loved helping with this part).

  • Roll up the dough tightly and place it in your greased loaf pan (we used 2 large 5" x 10" pans). Repeat those steps with the second half of the dough. Let them rise, covered with plastic wrap or towel for 45 minutes.

  • Bake for 35-40 minutes (more or less depending on your oven) at 375 degrees. When the bread comes out of the oven, brush it with a little milk or melted butter and cool on a wire rack.

  • Wait for it to cool a little before slicing.

Notes

This makes 2 loaves. You can also use half wheat flour and half unbleached flour in this recipe.

Nutrition

Calories: 407 kcal · Carbohydrates: 61 g · Protein: 10 g · Fat: 14 g · Saturated Fat: 10 g · Polyunsaturated Fat: 1 g · Monounsaturated Fat: 2 g · Trans Fat: 1 g · Cholesterol: 28 mg · Sodium: 331 mg · Potassium: 157 mg · Fiber: 4 g · Sugar: 14 g · Vitamin A: 136 IU · Vitamin C: 1 mg · Calcium: 53 mg · Iron: 1 mg

Equipment

  • Stand Mixer

  • Plastic Wrap

  • Large Mixing Bowl

  • 2 8×4 bread pan

Recipe Details

Course: Breakfast, Side Dish

Cuisine: American

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  1. Jared says:

    What Camille failed to mention is that before making this bread I just got done sharpening my knife collection, perfecting my 360 dunk from the foul line, and doing like a million push-ups. You know, manly stuff. :)

  2. athenapearl says:

    Hi--did you replace the oats with anything, or just leave them out completely? Thanks! This looks great, and I can't wait to make it!

  3. athenapearl says:

    Hi--did you replace the oats with anything, or just leave them out completely? Thanks! This looks great, and I can't wait to make it!

  4. Cynthia Berger says:

    Your contents are more then sufficient for me.
    cookingrecipetips

  5. Jennifer says:

    Hahahahha! Ain’t no shame in having a manly bread game!!

  6. Lauren says:

    Do you think I could make this recipe in a bread machine?

  7. Momma Cyd says:

    I'm sure you could adapt it to similar recipes you make in your bread machine.

  8. Lauren Homer says:

    Can I halve this recipe for one loaf? I don't need two, or could I freeze it after baking?

  9. Momma Cyd says:

    You can totally cut the recipe in half for one loaf, or make both loaves and they freeze great!!

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Cinnamon Swirl Bread Recipe (2024)

FAQs

Why does my cinnamon swirl bread separate? ›

Sugar is hygroscopic, meaning it attracts water. As the dough proofs, the cinnamon-sugar filling encased inside starts to melt and liquefy. If there's not another ingredient mixed into the filling, the liquid begins to seep out of the swirl, leaving behind a gap and pooling in the bottom of your pan.

Are cinnamon rolls and swirls the same? ›

Cinnamon rolls (also referred to as cinnamon buns and cinnamon swirls) are believed to have originated in Sweden and then made their way to the United States. To make cinnamon rolls, a mixture of cinnamon, sugar, and butter is spread onto a flat sheet of sweet dough.

What pastry is cinnamon swirls made from? ›

Unravel the puff pastry on a lightly floured work surface, then sprinkle the cinnamon sugar mixture all over the top. Gently level the cinnamon sugar mixture with the back of a spoon so it covers the pastry almost completely, leaving a 1cm border on one of the short sides.

Is pepperidge farm cinnamon swirl bread healthy? ›

Contains ingredients that may contribute small ...

Both refined oils and fully hydrogenated oils contain small amounts of unhealthy artificial trans fats and contribute to the total intake of trans fat in the diet (Biofortis 2014).

Should the cinnamon rolls touch or be kept apart while baking? ›

Cinnamon rolls are notably very elastic and stretchy. As the dough bakes, it will expand and cover more space than you'd think. If you want perfectly-cooked cinnamon rolls, you need to give enough space for the rolls to expand during baking.

What happens if you put too much yeast in cinnamon rolls? ›

That being said, many home recipes, particularly older ones, use more yeast than this; so when you double or triple the yeast, you may find that your dough is rising too fast—faster than you can comfortably deal with it.

What's the difference between a cinnabon and a cinnamon roll? ›

Structurally, cinnamon buns share the same spiral shape. They are sometimes thinner and more delicate. The most significant difference between cinnamon rolls and cinnamon buns is the inclusion of nuts. Cinnamon buns often have pecans, walnuts, or even raisins in the filling.

What are cinnamon rolls called in England? ›

But its English variations are countless too: roll, bun, bunny, swirl, snail... As long as it has cinnamon in it, we'll eat it.

Do cinnamon swirls contain egg? ›

INGREDIENTS: Wheat Flour [Wheat Flour, Calcium Carbonate, Iron, Niacin, Thiamin], Sugar, Palm Oil, Water, Rapeseed Oil, Yeast, Pasteurised Egg, Coconut Oil, Dried Glucose Syrup, Cinnamon, Sugar Syrup, Glazing Agent (Isomalt), Salt, Modified Potato Starch, Cane Sugar Syrup, Emulsifier (Mono- and Di-Glycerides of Fatty ...

Can you freeze baked cinnamon swirls? ›

Make Ahead Instructions – Freezing: Baked rolls can be frozen for up to 3 months. Thaw overnight in the refrigerator and warm up before enjoying. You can also freeze the unbaked rolls and here's how: bake the rolls in step 9 for only about 10 minutes. Cool completely, then cover tightly and freeze.

Who makes cinnamon swirl bread? ›

Thomas'® Cinnamon Swirl Bread | Thomas' Breads.

How long does swirl bread last? ›

Raisin Swirl bread has a 21 day shelf life and is made without preservatives. Freezes very well. INGREDIENTS: Unbleached, Unbromated, and Unenriched Milled Wheat Flour (contains malted barley flour), Water, Sugar, Palm Oil, Yeast, Salt, Brown Sugar, Cinnamon, Butter.

Is hillbilly bread healthy? ›

1 serving of hillbilly, old fashion multigrain bread (Roush Inc.) contains 140 Calories. The macronutrient breakdown is 76% carbs, 10% fat, and 14% protein. This is a good source of riboflavin (b2) (131% of your Daily Value).

Why do my cinnamon rolls fall apart? ›

Cinnamon rolls will collapse if there isn't enough structure to hold them up. This could happen if... The amount of moisture your flour absorbs will differ according to the type of flour you're using and the humidity of your environment.

Why does my bread separate when baking? ›

The dough was either too wet or too dry, The slashing of the dough wasn't sufficient or you didn't do it, Under proofing, Shaping and the skin tension.

What happens if you over knead cinnamon roll dough? ›

Don't Overmix the Dough

When making cinnamon rolls, mix the dough just until the ingredients are incorporated and the dough is smooth and soft. Overmixed dough leads to tough cinnamon rolls. The dough is ready when it pulls away from the sides of the mixing bowl and feels tacky but doesn't stick to your fingers.

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