Amish Cinnamon Bread 

Amish Cinnamon Bread 

from reluctantentertainer.com
60 min
10 servings

Indulge in Amish Cinnamon Bread: a timeless, aromatic treat that warms the soul with every bite. Homemade goodness awaits!Makes 1 9x5 loaf

Ingredients

  • ½ cup unsalted butter (softened)
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 2 eggs
  • 1 cup milk
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • ½ teaspoon baking soda
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ½ cup granulated sugar
  • 2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1 teaspoon cardamom
  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter (melted)

Directions

  1. 1

    Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9×5-inch loaf pan.

  2. 2

    Cream together In a large mixing bowl the butter and sugar until light and fluffy.

  3. 3

    Add the eggs and milk and mix until combined..

  4. 4

    In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.

  5. 5

    Add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, and mix until combined.

  6. 6

    In a bowl, mix together the sugar, cinnamon, and cardamom for the topping.

  7. 7

    Pour half of the bread batter into the prepared loaf pan.

  8. 8

    Next, sprinkle half of the sugar mixture over the batter.

  9. 9

    Pour the remaining batter over the sugar mixture, and spread evenly with a spatula.

  10. 10

    Drizzle the melted butter over the batter.

  11. 11

    Finally, sprinkle the remaining sugar mixture over the top of the batter.

  12. 12

    Using a knife, run it back and forth through the batter, to swirl the cinnamon sugar mixture into the batter.

  13. 13

    Bake the loaf for 45-50 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.

  14. 14

    Remove the bread from the oven and let it cool in the pan for 10 minutes. Then remove the bread from the pan, and let it cool on a wire rack.

  15. 15

    Cool for at least 20 minutes. Serve warm with more butter (and your favorite jam).