Cinnamon Swirl Bread

Ingredients:

For the Bread:

1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened

1 cup granulated sugar

2 large eggs

2 easpoons vanilla extract

1 cup buttermilk (or regular milk mixed with 1 tablespoon vinegar)

2 cups all-purpose flour

1 teaspoon baking powder

1/2 teaspoon baking soda

1/2 teaspoon salt

For the Cinnamon Swirl:

1/3 cup granulated sugar

1 tablespoon ground cinnamon

For the Glaze (optional):

1/2 cup powdered sugar

1-2 tablespoons milk or cream

1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract

Instructions:

Preheat the Oven:

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

Prepare the Batter:

In a large mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter and sugar until light and fluffy.

Add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition. Stir in the vanilla extract.

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

Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, alternating with the buttermilk, beginning and ending with the flour mixture. Mix until just combined.

Prepare the Cinnamon Swirl:

In a small bowl, mix together the sugar and cinnamon for the swirl.

Assemble the Bread:

Pour half of the batter into the prepared loaf pan and spread it evenly.

Sprinkle the cinnamon sugar mixture evenly over the batter.

Pour the remaining batter over the cinnamon sugar layer and spread it evenly.

Bake:

Bake in the preheated oven for 50-60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the loaf comes out clean.

Remove the bread from the oven and allow it to cool in the pan for about 10 minutes before transferring it to a wire rack to cool completely.

Prepare the Glaze (optional):

In a small bowl, whisk together the powdered sugar, milk or cream, and vanilla extract until smooth.

Drizzle the glaze over the cooled bread.

Serve:

Slice and serve the cinnamon swirl bread as is, or with a spread of butter or cream cheese.

This cinnamon swirl bread is perfect for breakfast, brunch, or as a sweet snack.

The combination of soft, buttery bread with a sweet cinnamon swirl makes it a comforting and satisfying treat.

Enjoy! Let me know if you have any questions or need more variations.