Amish Cinnamon Bread

 

Amish Cinnamon Bread

Our Amish Cinnamon Bread tastes like it came from a bakery! Amish Cinnamon Bread is a very quick and easy bread made with a few ingredients! It makes a great breakfast, dessert, or even housewarming gift.

Ingredients

For The Batter:

• 1 cup butter, softened
• 2 cups sugar
• 2 eggs
• 2 cups buttermilk or homemade buttermilk— 2 cups milk plus 2 tablespoons vinegar or lemon juice
• 4 cups flour
• 2 teaspoons baking soda

For The Cinnamon/Sugar Mixture:

• 2/3 cup sugar
• 2 teaspoons cinnamon

Preparation

1. Cream together butter, 2 cups of sugar, and eggs.
2. Add milk, flour, and baking soda.
3. Put 1/2 of the batter (or a little less) into greased loaf pans (1/4 in each pan).
4. In a separate bowl, mix the 2/3 cup sugar and cinnamon.
5. Sprinkle 3/4 of the cinnamon mixture on top of the 1/2 batter in each pan.
6. Add the remaining batter to the pans; sprinkle with the last of the cinnamon topping. Swirl with a knife.
7. Bake at 350°F (175°C) for 45-50 minutes, or until a toothpick tester comes out clean.
8. Cool in the pan for 20 minutes before removing from the pan.

Makes 2 loaves.

Enjoy! The family will love this recipe.