Ultra-soft, buttery quick bread with a rich cinnamon sugar swirl running through every slice. No yeast, no kneading—just mix, layer, and bake for a tender, bakery-style loaf with a golden crust and moist interior.
📝 Ingredients
For the Batter
1 cup butter, softened
2 cups sugar
2 eggs (room temperature)
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 and Prepare
Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
Grease and lightly flour 2 loaf pans (or line with parchment for easy removal).
2️⃣ Cream Butter and Sugar
In a large bowl, beat butter and sugar for 3–5 minutes until light, fluffy, and pale in color.
This step is key for a soft texture.
3️⃣ Add Eggs
Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition.
Scrape down the sides of the bowl to ensure even mixing.
4️⃣ Add Liquid
Pour in the buttermilk and mix until combined.
The mixture may look slightly curdled—this is normal.
5️⃣ Add Dry Ingredients
Gradually add flour and baking soda, mixing on low speed or by hand.
Mix just until combined—do not overmix to keep the bread tender.
6️⃣ Make Cinnamon Sugar
In a small bowl, mix sugar and cinnamon thoroughly.
7️⃣ Layer the Batter
Divide half of the batter evenly between the two pans.
Sprinkle about ¾ of the cinnamon sugar mixture over the batter.
Add the remaining batter on top, spreading gently.
Sprinkle the remaining cinnamon sugar over the surface.
8️⃣ Create the Swirl
Use a knife or skewer to gently swirl the cinnamon mixture through the batter.
Do not over-swirl—just a few passes for a marbled effect.
9️⃣ Bake
Bake for 45–50 minutes, or until:
- A toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean
- The top is golden and slightly cracked
If the top browns too quickly, loosely cover with foil.
🔟 Cool Properly
Let the bread cool in the pans for 20 minutes.
Then remove and place on a wire rack to cool completely.
1️⃣1️⃣ Slice and Serve
Slice once cooled for clean cuts and defined cinnamon swirls.
🍽 Tips for Best Results
Use room temperature ingredients for smoother batter
Do not overmix after adding flour
Let it cool before slicing to avoid crumbling
Add chopped nuts or raisins for variation
📊 Recipe Info
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Bake Time: 45–50 minutes
Total Time: ~1 hour 5 minutes
Servings: 2 loaves
Calories: ~220 per slice