Cinnamon Swirl Bread

How to Make Cinnamon Swirl Bread

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1. Mix the flour, yeast, caster sugar and salt in a large bowl, add the warm milk, egg and 60 g softened butter, and stir to a soft dough.

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2. Knead on a lightly floured surface for 10 minutes, until smooth and elastic. Put the dough in an oiled bowl, cover, and leave to rise for 1 hour, until doubled.

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3. Mix the brown sugar and cinnamon in a small bowl. Grease a 23 x 13 cm loaf tin and line it with baking paper.

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4. Roll the dough out on a floured surface to a rectangle 45 cm long and 23 cm wide. Spread it with the 30 g butter, leaving a 1 cm border, and sprinkle the cinnamon sugar evenly over the top.

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5. Roll the dough up tightly from a short end, pinch the seam closed, and set it seam side down in the tin.

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6. Cover the tin and leave the dough to rise for 45 minutes, until it is about 2 cm above the rim.

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7. Heat the oven to 175°C / 350°F, brush the top of the loaf with the milk, and bake for 40 minutes, covering with foil after 25 minutes if the top is browning too fast.

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8. Cool in the tin for 10 minutes, then turn out and cool on a wire rack for at least 30 minutes before slicing.

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Tips for Making Cinnamon Swirl Bread

• Roll the dough up as tightly as you can. A loose roll leaves air pockets and gaps in the swirl, and the loaf pulls apart when sliced.
• Keep the filling off the last centimetre of dough. The sugar can leak out of the seam as it bakes, and a clean border seals better.
• Cool the loaf before slicing. The crumb is still setting when it comes out, and a warm loaf squashes under the knife.

What to Serve with Cinnamon Swirl Bread

• Butter
• Cream cheese
• Hot coffee

Storing & Reheating Cinnamon Swirl Bread

Keeps in an airtight bag at room temperature for up to 3 days, and is best toasted from day two. Slice and freeze for up to 3 months, and toast straight from the freezer.

Cinnamon Swirl Bread FAQ: Common Questions

Cinnamon Swirl Bread Nutrition

Per serving, calculated from the ingredient list. Treat these as an estimate — brands and cuts vary.