Pioneer Woman Cinnamon Bread

Pioneer Woman Cinnamon Bread is made with milk, butter, active dry yeast, eggs, sugar, all-purpose flour, cinnamon, and a touch of softened butter. This easy cinnamon bread recipe creates a sweet and fluffy breakfast treat that takes about 5 hours to prepare and can serve up to 10 people.

Ingredients Needed:

• 1 cup milk
• 6 tbsp butter
• 2 1/2 tsp active dry yeast
• 2 whole eggs
• 1/3 cup sugar
• 3 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 tsp salt
• 1/3 cup sugar
• 2 tbsp cinnamon
• 1 egg and milk (mixed together for brushing)
• Softened butter (for greasing and smearing)

How To Make Cinnamon Bread:

1. Melt the butter with milk: Heat the butter and milk together until very warm, but do not boil. Let it cool until it’s still warm but not hot. Sprinkle the yeast on top, stir gently, and allow to sit for 10 minutes.
2. Mix the dough: In the bowl of an electric mixer, combine the eggs and sugar with the paddle attachment. Add the milk, butter, and yeast mixture, and mix until combined. Gradually add the flour and salt. Mix on medium speed until everything is combined.
3. Knead the dough: Switch to the dough hook and knead the dough on medium speed for 10 minutes. If the dough is too sticky, add 1/4 cup of flour and knead for another 5 minutes.
4. Let the dough rise: Warm a mixing bowl and drizzle a little oil inside. Coat the dough with oil, cover the bowl with plastic wrap, and let it rise in a warm place for at least 2 hours.
5. Roll the dough: After the dough has risen, roll it out on a work surface into a rectangle (no wider than the loaf pan). Spread 2 tablespoons of melted butter on the dough. Mix the sugar and cinnamon, and sprinkle the mixture evenly over the butter.
6. Shape the loaf: Roll the dough tightly into a log and pinch the seam to seal. Butter a loaf pan and place the dough, seam-side down, inside. Cover with plastic wrap and allow it to rise for another 2 hours.
7. Bake the bread: Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Mix the egg and milk for brushing, and spread it on top of the dough. Bake the bread for 40 minutes on the middle or lower rack.
8. Cool and serve: Remove the bread from the pan and let it cool. Slice and enjoy, or use it for cinnamon toast or French toast.

Recipe Tips

• Use warm ingredients: Ensure the milk and butter are warm, but not too hot, to activate the yeast properly.
• Let the dough rise fully: Make sure the dough has risen fully during both rises for a light and fluffy texture.
• Roll tightly for even swirls: When rolling the dough, do it tightly to keep the cinnamon-sugar filling evenly spread throughout the bread.
• Don’t skip the egg wash: Brushing the top with egg wash gives the bread a beautiful golden color and adds a slight crispness to the crust.
• Check the dough texture: If your dough feels too sticky, add a small amount of flour to ensure it’s easy to handle without sticking to everything.

How To Store Leftovers

Wrap the cinnamon bread tightly in plastic wrap or store it in an airtight container. It will stay fresh at room temperature for up to 2 days.

Nutrition Facts

• Calories: 339
• Total Fat: 12.3 g
• Saturated Fat: 6.8 g
• Carbohydrates: 50.4 g
• Dietary Fiber: 2 g
• Sugar: 15.3 g
• Protein: 7.1 g
• Cholesterol: 83 mg
• Sodium: 355 mg ​

Try More Pioneer Woman Recipes:

• Cinnamon Streusel Bagels
• Cinnamon Rolls Small Batch
• Cinnamon Roll Cookies
• Cinnamon Toast