Sunday, April 26, 2015

Almost-Amish Cinnamon Bread


From the kitchen of One Perfect Bite...This is one of the easiest quick breads I've ever made. It got its unusual name because someone who enjoyed Amish friendship bread decided to make a loaf of it without using the stater that is the base for the original recipe. It did not turn out badly and it has since become almost as famous as the friendship bread itself. There is a lot of sugar in this bread, so I know it will appeal to those of you who crave sweets. The rest of you are welcome to join me for lox and cream cheese at the bagel table. This is a perfectly nice and serviceable sweet bread to make when you are pressed for time and do not feel the need to impress those sitting at your table. The recipe is great for beginning cooks and is wonderful to have on hand if you know you'll be working in the poorly equipped kitchen of a summer cottage or vacation condo. I do hope you'll give this homely bread a try. Here is how it is made.


Almost-Amish Cinnamon Bread...from the kitchen of One Perfect Bite courtesy of Red Fly

Ingredients:

Batter
1 cup butter, softened
2 cups granulated sugar
2 eggs
2 cups buttermilk or 2 cups milk plus 2 tablespoons vinegar or lemon juice
4 cups flour
2 teaspoons baking soda
Cinnamon Sugar
2/3 cups sugar
2 teaspoons cinnamon

Directions:

1) Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Grease 2 8-1/2 x 4-inch loaf pans. Set aside.
2) To make batter: Cream together butter, 2 cups of sugar, and eggs. Add milk, flour, and baking soda. Put 1/2 of batter (or a little less) into prepared loaf pans (1/4 in each pan).
3) To make cinnamon streusel: In a separate bowl mix 2/3 cup sugar and cinnamon.
4) Cover batter in pans with 3/4 of streusel mixture. Top with remaining batter. Sprinkle last of streusel over batter. Swirl with a knife.
5) Bake for 45-50 minutes or until toothpick tester come clean. Cool in pan for 20 minutes before removing from pan.

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3 comments :

Jasline @ Foodie Baker said...

Hi Mary, this cinnamon bread looks perfect and delicious, an amazing treat for breakfast.

Martha said...

I made your raspberry ricotta cake (subbing blackberries) and it IS wonderful! I used a tad more blackberries (so that the top would be pretty) and it was a big thumbs up! Your recipes are always THE BEST . . . and I will try this next time I have to bring a treat for bible study!

We Are Not Martha said...

I LOVE cinnamon bread and this one sounds so quick and easy :)

Sues

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