Warm & Delicious Cinnamon Bread | Swedish-Style Recipe!

Craving something sweet? Learn how to make the perfect cinnamon bread with this simple recipe! Soft, fluffy, and packed with warm cinnamon flavor, it’s ideal for breakfast, dessert, or a cozy snack. Whether you’re a baking pro or a beginner, this step-by-step guide will help you create a loaf that’s as beautiful as it is delicious. Watch now and start baking your new favorite treat!

• Bread Dough
  • 2 cups AP flour
  • 1/2 cup warm milk
  • 3 Tbs unsalted butter, room temperature
  • 1 egg yolk, room temperature
  • 1 Tbs sugar
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1 tsp instant yeast
• Filling
  • 6 Tbs brown sugar
  • 1/4 cup unsalted butter, room temperature
  • 1 tsp cinnamon
• Topping
  • 1/4 cup sliced almonds (optional)
  • Egg white

1. Into the bowl of a stand mixer, add the warm milk, sugar, salt, instant yeast, egg yolk and softened butter. Mix together until combined.
2. Using the dough hook, add the flour while mixing on low to form a shaggy mass of dough.
3. Turn the mixer to medium high and knead for about 4-5 minutes until the dough is smooth.
4. Shape it into a ball; then flatten it a little and cover with a bowl or kitchen towel and let the dough rest on the counter for five minutes.
5. Roll the dough into thin rectangle 16×12 inches with the longest edge nearest you.
6. Mix together brown sugar, cinnamon, and softened butter to form a smooth spreadable mixture.
7. Spread the brown sugar mixture over the surface of the dough.
8. Starting with long edge nearest you, roll the dough into a cylinder. Pinch and seal the edge.
9. Using a sharp knife, cut the log lengthwise to form two equal parts. Twist these two parts together and shape into a round loaf. Transfer to a parchment lined baking pan.
10. Cover with a bowl and allow the cinnamon bread to rise until puffy for about 60 minutes. Please the risen bread into the freezer for about 10 minutes to firm up the butter, a little, so it doesn’t melt too quickly when baking. Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F.
11. Brush the bread with the egg wash and sprinkle the top with sliced almonds (if using).
12. Sprinkle the top with some sliced almonds or with nuts of your choice.
13. Bake at 400 degrees F for 15 minute and then reduce the temperature to 375 F and bake for another 10 minutes.
14. Allow the bread to cool for about 30 minutes and dust the top with some powdered sugar.
15. Enjoy!