Description

This Cinnamon Sugar Donut Bread is a soft, moist, and buttery quick bread coated in a sweet cinnamon-sugar topping, just like a classic cinnamon sugar donut! It requires no yeast, comes together in one bowl, and bakes up perfectly in under an hour. With its warm, spiced aroma and crunchy cinnamon coating, this bread is perfect for breakfast, snacks, or dessert. Enjoy it with a cup of coffee, serve it as a brunch treat, or gift it to friends and family—it’s a simple yet irresistible homemade delight!

Ingredients

Scale

Bread

2 cups (250 g) all-purpose flour
1 ½ cups (300 g) granulated sugar
2 teaspoons baking powder
½ teaspoon kosher salt
1 ¼ cups (306 g) whole milk
1 large egg, room temperature
2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
1 tablespoon vanilla extract

Spiced Sugar Coating

¼ cup (½ stick / 57 g) unsalted butter, melted
½ cup (100 g) granulated sugar
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
½ teaspoon ground nutmeg

Instructions

- Preheat the oven to 350°F. Spray an 8 ½ x 4 ½-inch loaf pan with nonstick cooking spray.

In a large mixing bowl, combine the flour, granulated sugar, baking powder, and salt.
In a separate bowl, whisk together the milk, egg, melted butter, and vanilla until well combined.
Pour the milk mixture into the flour mixture and stir gently until just combined. Be careful not to overmix; the batter should be a bit runny.
Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan, spreading it evenly.
Bake for 60-70 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the bread comes out with a few crumbs and the top is golden brown.
Once baked, remove the bread from the oven and let it cool in the pan for about 10 minutes. Then, carefully remove the bread from the pan and place it on a large piece of parchment paper.
While the bread is still warm, gently brush the entire surface with the melted butter for the topping.
In a small bowl, mix together granulated sugar, cinnamon, and nutmeg for the topping.
Evenly sprinkle the sugar and spice mixture over the butter-coated surface of the bread. Turn the loaf as needed in order to coat all sides of the bread. (You may have some left over, this can be saved and reused.)

Notes

1. Measuring Ingredients Correctly

Use the spoon and level method for flour to prevent adding too much, which can make the bread dry.
Baking is a science—accurate measurements ensure the best results!

2. Don’t Overmix the Batter

Overmixing can make the bread dense and chewy instead of light and fluffy.
Stir only until the flour disappears—lumps are okay!

3. Use Room Temperature Ingredients

This helps the batter mix smoothly and bake evenly.
Take eggs, milk, and butter out 30 minutes before baking.

4. Baking Time May Vary

Oven temperatures can differ, so check your bread at 45 minutes with a toothpick test.
If it’s browning too quickly, cover it with foil for the last 10 minutes.

5. The Cinnamon Sugar Coating is Key!

Brush the bread with melted butter while warm so the cinnamon sugar sticks well.
For an extra crunchy topping, double-dip the bread in the cinnamon sugar mixture!

6. Storing & Freezing

Store at room temperature for up to 3 days in an airtight container.
Freeze for up to 3 months—just thaw and warm before serving!