Amish Cinnamon Bread

Amish Cinnamon Bread is a soft, buttery quick bread with a sweet cinnamon swirl and a crisp sugary crust. This recipe requires no kneading and no yeast—you simply mix the batter, layer it with cinnamon sugar, and bake. The result is a tender loaf that tastes like a cross between coffee cake and cinnamon toast.

It’s a classic homemade treat that disappears quickly because of its rich flavor and soft texture.

Recipe Information

• Prep Time: 10 minutes
• Cook Time: 45–50 minutes
• Total Time: About 1 hour
• Servings: 10 slices

Ingredients

For the Bread Batter

• 1 cup butter, softened
• 2 cups granulated sugar
• 2 eggs
• 2 cups buttermilk
• 4 cups all-purpose flour
• 2 teaspoons baking soda

For the Cinnamon Sugar Swirl

• ⅔ cup granulated sugar
• 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon

Instructions

1. Prepare the Oven
   Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
   Grease two 9×5-inch loaf pans.
2. Make the Batter
   In a large bowl, cream together the butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
   Add the eggs and mix well.
   Stir in the buttermilk, flour, and baking soda until just combined.
3. Prepare the Cinnamon Sugar
   In a small bowl, mix the ⅔ cup sugar with the cinnamon.
4. Assemble the Bread
   Pour half of the batter into the prepared loaf pans.
   Sprinkle ¾ of the cinnamon sugar mixture over the batter.
   Add the remaining batter on top.
   Finish by sprinkling the rest of the cinnamon sugar over the surface.
   Use a knife to gently swirl the mixture through the batter.
5. Bake
   Bake for 45–50 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
6. Cool
   Allow the bread to cool in the pan for 10–15 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.

Serving Suggestions

• Serve warm with butter
• Enjoy with coffee or tea
• Perfect as a breakfast treat
• Great as a sweet snack

Storage

• Room Temperature: Store in an airtight container for up to 4 days.
• Freezer: Wrap tightly and freeze for up to 2 months.