Cinnamon Bread from the Amish Community

Amish cinnamon bread is a delightful treat! Here’s a simple recipe that captures that homemade goodness:

Amish Cinnamon Bread

Ingredients:

For the Bread:

• 1 cup granulated sugar
• 1/2 cup vegetable oil
• 2 large eggs
• 1 cup milk
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/2 teaspoon salt

For the Cinnamon Swirl:

• 1/2 cup granulated sugar
• 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon

Instructions:

1. Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease two loaf pans.
2. Mix the Batter:

• In a large mixing bowl, combine 1 cup of sugar, vegetable oil, and eggs. Mix until well blended.
• Stir in the milk and vanilla extract.
• In another bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
• Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined.

1. Prepare the Cinnamon Mixture: In a small bowl, mix together the 1/2 cup sugar and 1 tablespoon cinnamon.
2. Layer the Batter:

• Pour half of the batter into each loaf pan.
• Sprinkle half of the cinnamon mixture over the batter in each pan.
• Add the remaining batter on top, then sprinkle the rest of the cinnamon mixture.

1. Swirl: Use a knife to gently swirl the batter and cinnamon mixture together for a marbled effect.
2. Bake: Bake for about 50-60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
3. Cool: Let the bread cool in the pans for about 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.

Enjoy your homemade Amish cinnamon bread! It’s perfect for breakfast or as a snack. Do you have a favorite way to enjoy it?