Cinnamon Bread Recipe
Imagine a warm, cozy loaf of cinnamon bread that fills the kitchen with the best smell—sweet, buttery, and full of cinnamon goodness! This recipe is so easy but gives you bakery-style results every time. Each slice has that perfect balance: a crisp cinnamon-sugar crust on the outside, and soft, fluffy bread on the inside. And then, there’s the vanilla icing drizzle that takes it over the top. Whether it’s for a holiday breakfast or just because you want something sweet, this bread is a winner every time.
3 Servings
Ingredients
- 3 loaves frozen bread dough like Rhodes Bake-N-Serve
- 3/4 c melted butter
- 2 c granulated sugar
- 1/4 c ground cinnamon
- 1 c powdered sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 2 to 3 tbsp milk
Instructions
- Set out the frozen bread loaves on a tray and let them thaw at room temperature—this usually takes about 3 to 4 hours, but you can also pop them in the fridge overnight if that’s easier.
- Get your 8-inch bread pans ready by giving them a light spray with non-stick cooking spray, then set them aside.
- Once thawed, make 4 deep cuts in each loaf, almost slicing through but leaving the bottom connected so the slices stay together.
- Now, brush each loaf all over with melted butter, making sure to get into each cut. You want every nook coated!
- In a wide dish, mix the cinnamon and sugar. Gently roll each loaf in this cinnamon-sugar mix, pressing some into the cuts to really pack in that flavor.
- Place each loaf in a bread pan, cover with a tea towel, and let them rise in a warm spot until they double in size—about an hour.
- Preheat your oven to 350°F.
- Bake the loaves for about 20 to 25 minutes, just until they turn a beautiful golden brown and give a hollow sound when you tap the bottom. Let them cool for about 10 minutes out of the oven.
- While they’re cooling, whip up the icing by mixing powdered sugar, vanilla, and 2 tablespoons of milk until smooth. If you’d like a thinner consistency, just add a little more milk. Drizzle the icing over the warm bread and enjoy!
Notes
Going gluten-free? No problem! Just swap out the frozen bread dough for a gluten-free variety that you love. There are some good gluten-free dough options out there these days, so you can still enjoy that cinnamon-sugar goodness without worry. Just be sure to keep an eye on it in the oven, as gluten-free doughs can sometimes need a little more or less bake time to reach that golden, delicious finish.