Soft, buttery, and swirled with a sweet cinnamon sugar ribbon—this easy no-knead bread is incredibly tender and disappears fast.
📝 Ingredients
For the Batter
1 cup butter, softened
2 cups sugar
2 eggs
2 cups buttermilk
(or 2 cups milk + 2 tbsp vinegar or lemon juice)
4 cups all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons baking soda
For the Cinnamon Sugar
⅔ cup sugar
2 teaspoons cinnamon
👩🍳 Instructions
1️⃣ Preheat the Oven
Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease 2 loaf pans.
2️⃣ Prepare the Batter
In a large bowl, cream together the butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
Add the eggs and mix well.
Pour in the buttermilk and mix until combined.
Gradually add the flour and baking soda, mixing until smooth.
3️⃣ Make the Cinnamon Mixture
In a separate bowl, mix sugar and cinnamon.
4️⃣ Layer the Batter
Pour half of the batter evenly into the prepared loaf pans.
Sprinkle about ¾ of the cinnamon sugar mixture over the batter.
Add the remaining batter on top.
Sprinkle the rest of the cinnamon sugar over the top.
Use a knife to gently swirl the mixture through the batter.
5️⃣ Bake
Bake for 45–50 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
6️⃣ Cool and Serve
Let the bread cool in the pan for 20 minutes, then remove and transfer to a rack to cool completely.
📊 Recipe Info
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Bake Time: 45–50 minutes
Total Time: ~1 hour
Servings: 2 loaves
Calories: ~220 per slice