Soft Cinnamon Swirl Bread Recipe (Video) (2024)

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This cinnamon bread recipe is perfect for cinnamon toast, or to bake for gifts! Swirled cinnamon goodness, your family will thank you!

SOFT CINNAMON SWIRL BREAD

If you like this bread you’ll love our Amish white bread and our quick risecinnamon rolls!

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Watch our step by step video!

I love making quick breads, but there is something about a good yeast bread that can’t be beat. This is one of our favorite breads to make. We always make 2 loaves and eat one straight from the oven.

This swirly soft cinnamon bread recipe is worth every extra step, and honestly, it’s pretty simple to make.

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Swirled Cinnamon Bread Recipe

scroll down for a printable recipe!

Makes 2 loaves

Dough:

  • 2 c. warm water
  • 4 1/2 tsp. yeast
  • 1/4 c. sugar
  • 1 1/2 tsp. salt
  • 1/4 c. canola oil
  • 5 1/2 c. bread flour

Extra ingredients:

  • 1 Tbsp. canola oil
  • 1/2 c. sugar + 2 T. cinnamon, mixed in a small bowl
  • spray bottle with water
  • butter for brushing on baked loaves

Preheat the oven for 45-60 seconds, or until warm. Turn oven off.

Mix water and yeast and sugar. Allow to sit 5 minutes or until yeast looks foamy. Add remaining dough ingredients and mix in a stand mixer or with a wooden spoon until evenly distributed and soft dough forms. Knead dough on a floured surface until smooth and elastic (3-5 minutes).

Add 1 Tbsp. oil to bowl, place dough into the bowl, and coat dough on both sides. Cover with a damp cloth and let rise in a warmed oven. Let rise for 1 hour and 15 minutes.

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Once your dough has doubled in size, dump it onto your workspace.

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Divide into two sections.

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(My cute helper! We made 4 loaves that day, plus a tiny one for herself.)

Roll each section into a 9×13 rectangle. Lightly spritz dough with water.

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Sprinkle with 4T cinnamon sugar mixture. Then spritz sugar with a little more water from the spray bottle. This will help the sugar and cinnamon mixture stick to the dough.

(I learned thistrick from my aunt. I used to use butter, but the bread would sometimes unroll when cut into slices. It doesn’t unroll with water and is just as delicious!)

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Roll dough tightly into a log. Pinch ends tightly to close, as well as the seam. Place into greased bread pans, seam side down. Return to warm oven and let raise for 40 minutes.

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Take loaves out of the warm oven and heat oven to 350 degrees. Bake loaves for 25-30 minutes or until tops are golden brown.

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Let the fresh-baked cinnamon bread stand in the pans for 5 minutes. Remove from pans and let sit on a cooling rack. Rub the top of each loaf with softened butter.

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Let cool until you can handle it with ease.

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Eat one loaf of this cinnamon bread recipe right away (we always do!) then wrap the other loaf in plastic wrap to keep it soft for later.

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Cinnamon Swirl Bread

This cinnamon bread recipe is perfect for cinnamon toast, or to bake for gifts! Swirled cinnamon goodness, your family will thank you!

4.63 from 16 votes

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Prep Time: 2 hours hours

Cook Time: 30 minutes minutes

Total Time: 2 hours hours 30 minutes minutes

Servings: 16

Calories: 246kcal

Ingredients

Dough:

  • 2 cup warm water
  • 4 1/2 teaspoon yeast 2 packets
  • 1/4 cup sugar
  • 1 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 cup canola oil
  • 5 1/2 cup bread flour

Extra ingredients:

  • 1 Tbsp. canola oil
  • 1/2 cup sugar + 2 T. cinnamon mixed in a small bowl
  • spray bottle with water
  • butter for brushing on baked loaves

Instructions

  • Mix water and yeast and sugar. Allow to sit 5 minutes or until yeast looks foamy.

  • Add remaining dough ingredients and mix in stand mixer or wooden spoon until evenly distributed.

  • Knead dough on a floured surface until smooth and elastic. Add 1 Tablespoon of oil to bowl and coat dough on both sides.

  • Cover with a damp cloth or plastic wrap and let raise in warmed oven.

  • Let raise for 1 hour and 15 minutes.

  • Once your dough has doubled in size, dump it onto your work space.

  • Divide into two sections.

  • Roll each section into a 9x13 rectangle. Lightly spritz dough with water.

  • Sprinkle with 4T cinnamon sugar mixture.

  • Then spritz sugar with a little more water from the spray bottle. (This will help the sugar and cinnamon mixture stick to the dough.)

  • Roll dough tightly into a log. Pinch ends tightly to close, as well as the seam.

  • Place into greased bread pans, seam side down.

  • Return to warm oven and let raise for 40 minutes.

  • Take loaves out of the warm oven and heat oven to 350 degrees. Bake loaves for 25-30 minutes or until tops are golden brown.

  • Let the fresh baked cinnamon bread stand in the pans for 5 minutes.

  • Remove from pans and let sit on a cooling rack.

Notes

This bread freezes well. Wrap in plastic and freeze for up to 3 months. Thaw completely before slicing.

Nutrition

Calories: 246kcal

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  1. Soft Cinnamon Swirl Bread Recipe (Video) (16)Brandy says

    I would prefer this over cookies too! The butter is yummy, but I think it causes the bread to separate more like a cinnamon roll. It is how Derrick always made it. You can see it in the pics, but it still tastes great! Your moms stays better when cut. She gave us a loaf and it was so good!

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  2. Soft Cinnamon Swirl Bread Recipe (Video) (17)Meagan Deal says

    This bread look absolutely amazing! I might just make it tomorrow. Homemade bread is great, especially with cinnamon and sugar. 🙂

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  3. Soft Cinnamon Swirl Bread Recipe (Video) (18)Meghan says

    Yum!

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  4. Soft Cinnamon Swirl Bread Recipe (Video) (19)Roseann Hampton says

    I used to bake cinnamon swirl bread all the time – it always smells so delicious when it is baking! Yours looks wonderful!

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  5. Soft Cinnamon Swirl Bread Recipe (Video) (20)Teri @ The Freshman Cook says

    Brandy, your bread looks amazing! I can’t wait to great recipe a try! Thanks so much for linking up and sharing at Celebrate It!

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  6. Soft Cinnamon Swirl Bread Recipe (Video) (21)acraftymix says

    That really does look and sound delicious Brandy and your little helper is too cute for word. Love the look of concentration on her face

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  7. Soft Cinnamon Swirl Bread Recipe (Video) (23)Carlee says

    Cinnamon swirl bread is one of my favorite treats!

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  8. Soft Cinnamon Swirl Bread Recipe (Video) (24)Linda says

    Yumm! I want some of this! Your helper is so cute. Thanks for sharing this lovely recipe at DI&DI.

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  9. Soft Cinnamon Swirl Bread Recipe (Video) (25)Audrey@That Recipe says

    I haven’t had cinnamon swirl bread in ages and your recipe looks fabulous. Thanks so much for sharing on #TastyTuesdays

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  10. Soft Cinnamon Swirl Bread Recipe (Video) (26)JESS44903 says

    Pinned! This sounds amazing! 🙂

    I would love for you to share this with my Facebook Group for recipes, crafts, tips, and tricks: https://www.facebook.com/groups/pluckyrecipescraftstips/

    Thanks for joining Cooking and Crafting with J & J!

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  11. Soft Cinnamon Swirl Bread Recipe (Video) (27)Miz Helen says

    I just pinned your delicious Cinnamon Swirl Bread and I know your precious little helper will make it very special! Thanks so much for sharing your awesome recipe with us at Full Plate Thursday. Hope you are having a great week and come back to see us real soon!
    Miz Helen

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  12. Soft Cinnamon Swirl Bread Recipe (Video) (28)Laurie says

    Brandy – Can’t wait to surprise my family with this recipe! Pinned too. Thanks so much for sharing at Brag About It. Hope you have a wonderful week!

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  13. Soft Cinnamon Swirl Bread Recipe (Video) (29)H.A.G. says

    I can’t wait to try this- my kids would love to make it with me like yours did!

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  14. Soft Cinnamon Swirl Bread Recipe (Video) (30)Stephanie says

    I’m always afraid of yeast breads, but you do make it look easy. Adding to my Pinterest queue.

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  15. Soft Cinnamon Swirl Bread Recipe (Video) (32)Char says

    I love cinnamon swirl bread but I don’t make it very often.

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  16. Soft Cinnamon Swirl Bread Recipe (Video) (33)Cinnamon Zone says

    Thank you for sharing the instructions with images. I love the swirl effect when you cut through the bread. The bread must smell and taste great hot out of the oven.

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  17. Soft Cinnamon Swirl Bread Recipe (Video) (34)Hannah says

    Can this be made without a loaf pan? Just roll and leave the seam under the loaf?

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    • Soft Cinnamon Swirl Bread Recipe (Video) (35)Brandy says

      Hi Hannah! I haven’t tried making it like that before, but would imagine it would still be delicious! Like a loaf of French bread 🙂

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  18. Soft Cinnamon Swirl Bread Recipe (Video) (36)Lupe Marsden says

    I have made this recipe so many times now. My family is obsessed! I love it because it is easier and faster than making homemade cinnamon rolls! And I love that it makes two loaves! I always freeze one…well I try! The boys don’t let it stay in there too long. haha! Thank you for a wonderful and easy recipe to follow! It is one of our favorites!
    I actually have them in the oven now and yes, my house smells amazing! 🙂

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    • Soft Cinnamon Swirl Bread Recipe (Video) (37)Brandy says

      I love hearing this! 🙂

      Reply

  19. Soft Cinnamon Swirl Bread Recipe (Video) (38)Irene says

    Soft Cinnamon Swirl Bread Recipe (Video) (39)
    Can I use all purpose flour instead of the bread flour if I don’t have bread flour on hand? Any suggestions are appreciated.

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    • Soft Cinnamon Swirl Bread Recipe (Video) (40)Brandy says

      Absolutely!

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  20. Soft Cinnamon Swirl Bread Recipe (Video) (41)Kendra says

    How long does this bread stay fresh? I was wanting to make it now and wanted to give one loaf as a gift at church on Sunday

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    • Soft Cinnamon Swirl Bread Recipe (Video) (42)Brandy says

      Hi Kendra! It should be fine! I think it’s best eaten within 2 days.

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      • Soft Cinnamon Swirl Bread Recipe (Video) (43)Kendra says

        I’m sorry one more question:) could the canola oil be switched out for butter?

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        • Soft Cinnamon Swirl Bread Recipe (Video) (44)Brandy says

          Melted butter would work!

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          • Soft Cinnamon Swirl Bread Recipe (Video) (45)Kendra says

            Perfect! Thanks so much! The first two loaves turned out wonderful !! Making 4 more loaves tonight :):)

          • Soft Cinnamon Swirl Bread Recipe (Video) (46)Brandy says

            Oh, awesome! I’m glad it worked out for you!

  21. Soft Cinnamon Swirl Bread Recipe (Video) (47)Kendra says

    Hello! Quick question 🙂 I have made many many loves of this these past few weeks as gifts and it’s been great every time but tonight it’s just not rising. I did put the dough in the fridge for a little bit but then took it out and set it in a low warm oven to rise and after a long time it rose very little. Do you think it may have been from putting it in the fridge or maybe my water was to hot when I added the yeast although I heat my water the same amount of time everytime.. I’m not sure what happened 🤷‍♀️

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    • Soft Cinnamon Swirl Bread Recipe (Video) (48)Brandy says

      Hi Kendra! That’s strange. It could be any number of things (like you mentioned, water, etc.). Refrigerating the dough slows down the process quite a bit and it’ll take a bit for it to come to room temperature and start rising again. Hopefully, that’s all it was.

      Reply

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