Amish Cinnamon Bread

There's simply no better sweet breakfast or dessert than this Amish cinnamon bread. The fluffy buttermilk bread is topped with a cinnamon sugar mixture and baked to golden perfection to make a delicious treat. You don't even need yeast or a starter to make this delicious quick bread!

My Take On Amish Cinnamon Bread

You may have heard of Amish friendship bread before, and although that bread is delicious, this cinnamon sugar one is even better!

The bread is soft and fluffy with the perfect sweet buttermilk flavor. It'd honestly be delicious on its own, but it's topped with a buttery cinnamon and sugar mix that makes it irresistible. I literally could an entire loaf of this bread in one sitting. 

Since it's so delicious and comforting, this bread is the perfect thing to share. I recently made a loaf for a friend who needed a pick me up and boy, did she love it.

Anyway, one of my favorite things about this Amish cinnamon bread recipe is how well the loaves keep. You can make the bread ahead of time and keep it in the freezer to share as a holiday gift or warm one up for yourself on a chilly Autumn evening. It's just the perfect recipe! 

Why This Recipe Works

It's quick and easy to make. This recipe is so simple to prepare, and you don't even have to wait for the bread to rise! Simply combine your ingredients, top it with the cinnamon and sugar mixture, and bake until golden brown. It's effortless!

Crowd favorite. Like I said, I haven't met anyone who doesn't love a dessert bread, and this Amish cinnamon bread recipe is no exception. You can make a friend's day by sending one of these loves along with a heartfelt note.

Simple ingredients. I mentioned this earlier, but something I love about this recipe is you don't need a starter or yeast to make it. Just a few common baking ingredients are all that you'll need!

Ingredients

I just mentioned you only need a few common baking ingredients for this recipe and those ingredients are: 

• ½ cup softened butter 
• ¾ cup granulated sugar
• ¼ cup packed brown sugar
• 1 large egg
• 1 tsp. vanilla extract
• 1 cup buttermilk
• 2 cups all purpose flour
• 1 tbsp. baking soda

For the cinnamon sugar topping:

• ⅓ cup sugar
• 1 ½ tsp. cinnamon
• 2 tbsp. melted butter

How To Make Amish Cinnamon Bread

1. Prep work: Before you get into the recipe, preheat the oven to 350ºF and line a 9x5 loaf pan with parchment paper.

2. Mix the wet ingredients: Add the softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar to a large bowl. Beat with a hand mixer on medium-high speed for about 2-3 minutes until the butter and sugars have creamed together and are light and fluffy.  Next, add the egg, vanilla, and buttermilk and mix until everything is fully incorporated.

3. Add the dry ingredients: Sift the flour and baking soda into the bowl of wet ingredients and mix just until it starts to come together. Use a rubber spatula to fold everything together until the flour is absorbed and no large lumps remain.

4. Swirl the batter: Mix the cinnamon and sugar topping in a bowl. Add half of the batter to the prepared loaf pan, and add half of the cinnamon sugar mixture evenly on top of the batter. Use a butter knife to swirl it into the batter. Add the remaining half of the batter on top, smoothing it out evenly.

5. Top the bread: Add the remaining cinnamon sugar mixture and swirl it into the top layer of batter using a butter knife. Drizzle the melted butter evenly on top of the entire loaf.

6. Bake the bread: Bake in the preheated oven for 50-70 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean when inserted into the center. Serve warm, or allow the bread to cool to room temperature before wrapping and storing. Enjoy!

My Tips To Make The Best Recipe

• Be sure to sift the flour and baking soda when adding it to your mixing bowl. Sifting them ensures they get evenly added together and also will give you a smoother batter with no lumps. 
• Leave your butter out on the counter for 10-20 minutes before starting this recipe to let it soften. Using softened butter will allow the butter and sugars to get that light and creamy texture that makes the bread so moist and delicious.
• You can add chocolate chips to the batter when you add half of the cinnamon mixture. The chocolate chips will melt inside and add a delicious sweet surprise.
• You'll want to check the bread at the 50-minute mark, then every 5 minutes or so to see how it's baking. You can stick a toothpick in the center, and if it comes out clean, it's done.

How To Store Amish Cinnamon Bread

At room temperature: This bread keeps really well on the counter. You can store it in an airtight container or just in a brown paper bag for 2-3 days.

In the fridge: To keep it longer, just put the bread in an airtight container, and it'll last for 3-4 days.

In the freezer: My favorite way to store this bread is in the freezer, so I always have some on hand. First, wrap the bread loaf tightly in plastic wrap, then in foil, and keep it in a freezer-safe bag. You can freeze Amish cinnamon bread for up to 3 months. 

Reheating: You can microwave or toast the refrigerated bread to warm it up. For the frozen bread, I like to put a few slices in the toast oven to thaw it and crisp it up a little. Then I'll spread some butter on the warm bread. 

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I make this recipe gluten free?

Absolutely! Just swap the all-purpose flour for your favorite gluten-free flour. My favorite one to use is the Good & Gather gluten-free flour blend from Target. 

What is the best way to serve this Amish cinnamon bread?

My favorite way to serve this bread is warm out of the oven with a pat of butter. I've also had it with cream cheese, peanut butter, and almond butter, and it's so good with each spread!

More Bread Recipes To Try

• Amish friendship bread
• Pumpkin cream cheese bread
• Sweet potato bread
• Cream cheese banana bread
• Martha White cornbread