Cinnamon Sugar Donut Bread (Printable Version)

Moist tender loaf topped with golden cinnamon-sugar crust, evoking classic bakery donut flavors.

# What You'll Need:

→ For the Bread

01 - 2 cups all-purpose flour
02 - 1 cup granulated sugar
03 - 1 ½ teaspoons baking powder
04 - ½ teaspoon baking soda
05 - 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
06 - ½ teaspoon salt
07 - 1 cup whole milk, room temperature
08 - 2 large eggs, room temperature
09 - ¼ cup unsalted butter, melted and cooled
10 - ¼ cup vegetable oil
11 - 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract

→ For the Cinnamon Sugar Topping

12 - ¼ cup granulated sugar
13 - 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
14 - 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted

# Method:

01 - Preheat the oven to 350°F. Grease and flour a 9x5-inch loaf pan or line with parchment paper.
02 - In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, and salt until well blended.
03 - In a separate bowl, whisk together the milk, eggs, melted butter, oil, and vanilla extract until smooth and fully incorporated.
04 - Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients. Stir gently until just combined, being careful not to overmix.
05 - Transfer the batter to the prepared loaf pan and smooth the top evenly.
06 - Bake for 45-55 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
07 - Allow the bread to cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then carefully remove to a wire rack.
08 - While the bread is still warm, brush the top generously with melted butter. Mix the sugar and cinnamon in a small bowl, then sprinkle evenly over the buttered surface.
09 - Let cool completely for clean slices, or serve slightly warm for the best donut-like experience.

# Chef's Tips:

01 -
  • The cinnamon sugar crust creates that irresistible crunch you love on donuts
  • Mix and bake in one bowl with minimal cleanup required
  • Perfect for satisfying sweet cravings without special equipment
02 -
  • Overmixing creates a tough bread, so stop stirring the moment flour disappears
  • Applying the cinnamon sugar while the bread is warm makes it stick better
  • The crust softens as the bread cools, so serve within an hour for maximum crunch
03 -
  • Room temperature ingredients prevent lumps and ensure even baking
  • Measuring flour by weight gives the most consistent results every time

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