Description
Cinnamon Swirl Sourdough Bread is a delicious homemade bread with a sweet cinnamon filling, perfect for breakfast or a snack.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup sourdough starter (active and bubbly)
- 1 cup warm water (about 110°F)
- 1/4 cup brown sugar, packed
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the warm water and sourdough starter. Stir until well mixed.
- Add the all-purpose flour, brown sugar, salt, and ground cinnamon to the bowl. Mix until a shaggy dough forms.
- Knead the dough on a lightly floured surface for about 8-10 minutes, or until smooth and elastic.
- Place the dough in a greased bowl, cover with a damp cloth, and let it rise in a warm place for about 1-2 hours, or until doubled in size.
- In a small bowl, mix together the softened butter, granulated sugar, and vanilla extract to create the cinnamon filling.
- Once the dough has risen, punch it down and turn it out onto a floured surface. Roll it into a rectangle about 1/2 inch thick.
- Spread the cinnamon filling evenly over the dough, leaving a small border around the edges.
- Starting from one long edge, carefully roll the dough into a tight log. Pinch the seams to seal.
- Place the rolled dough seam-side down in a greased loaf pan. Cover and let it rise for another 30-45 minutes.
- Preheat the oven to 350°F. Bake the bread for 30-35 minutes, or until golden brown and sounds hollow when tapped on the bottom.
- Allow the bread to cool in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring it to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
- For a nutty twist, add 1/2 cup of chopped walnuts or pecans to the cinnamon filling.
- To enhance the flavor, consider adding a pinch of nutmeg or a tablespoon of maple syrup to the filling mixture.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Bread
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 15mg