Description
This Dollywood Cinnamon Bread with Icing recipe is a delightful sweet bread featuring a swirled cinnamon-sugar filling and a smooth powdered sugar glaze. Perfect for breakfast or a tasty snack, it combines moist, fluffy bread with a rich cinnamon flavor and a sweet vanilla icing.
Ingredients
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Bread Ingredients
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup milk
- 1/4 cup butter, melted
- 1 egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Cinnamon Sugar Filling
- 1/2 cup butter, melted
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 2 tablespoons ground cinnamon
Icing
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 2 tablespoons milk
- 1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat Oven and Prepare Pan: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a loaf pan thoroughly to prevent sticking.
- Mix Dry Ingredients: In a medium bowl, combine the flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt. Stir until evenly blended.
- Combine Wet Ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together the milk, melted butter, egg, and vanilla extract until smooth.
- Mix Wet and Dry Ingredients: Gradually add the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients, stirring just until combined to avoid overmixing for a tender bread texture.
- Prepare Cinnamon Sugar Filling: In a small bowl, mix the melted butter, brown sugar, and ground cinnamon until fully incorporated to create the filling.
- Layer Batter and Filling: Pour half of the batter into the greased loaf pan. Evenly sprinkle half of the cinnamon sugar mixture on top. Pour the remaining batter over it and sprinkle the rest of the cinnamon sugar mixture. Use a knife to gently swirl the filling into the batter to create a marbled effect.
- Bake the Bread: Place the loaf pan in the preheated oven and bake for 40–45 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean, indicating it is fully cooked.
- Prepare Icing: Allow the bread to cool completely. Meanwhile, whisk together powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla extract until smooth and pourable.
- Decorate and Serve: Drizzle the prepared icing over the cooled bread. Slice and enjoy your delicious cinnamon bread!
Notes
- Do not overmix the batter to keep the bread light and fluffy.
- Ensure the bread is completely cooled before icing to prevent the glaze from melting and running off.
- For a stronger cinnamon flavor, you can increase the cinnamon quantity slightly in the filling.
- Store leftover bread in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days or refrigerate for up to a week.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Baking
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
