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Bread Machine Cinnamon Bread That’ll Steal the Show

This Bread Machine Cinnamon Bread is the kind of recipe that sneaks up on you. You toss a few ingredients into your bread machine and before you know it, your whole kitchen smells like a cozy little corner of Dollywood. It’s got the soul of Bread Machine Sandwich Bread, but with the sweet swirl you’d expect from the best Sweet Bread Recipes out there. I’ve baked this on rainy Sundays, rushed Tuesdays, and even once after midnight (don’t ask). It never fails me. It’s tucked between the ease of Easy Bread Recipes and the irresistible charm of a Portuguese Sweet Bread Recipe. The cinnamon sugar crust? Crunchy perfection. The inside? Soft, warm, and begging for butter. If you’ve been thumbing through Bread machine recipes looking for something that feels like it belongs on a bakery shelf, you’ve found it. This is one of the Best Bread Recipes in my book. And let’s be honest, isn’t there something magical about a loaf that does the heavy lifting while you do… well, anything else?
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time35 minutes
Total Time45 minutes
Course: Breads
Cuisine: American
Keywords: best bread recipes, Bread Machine Cinnamon Bread, Bread machine recipes, Bread Machine Sandwich Bread, easy bread recipes, Portuguese Sweet Bread Recipe, Sweet Bread Recipes
Servings: 12 slices
Author: Eleanor

Ingredients

  • 1 cup warm milk (about 110°F)
  • 1/4 cup melted butter
  • 1/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 3 cups bread flour
  • 2 1/4 teaspoons instant yeast
  • 1/3 cup brown sugar
  • 1 tablespoon cinnamon
  • 2 tablespoons melted butter for topping

Instructions

  1. Add warm milk, melted butter, granulated sugar, and salt into the bread machine pan.
  2. Top with bread flour, making a small well in the center for the yeast. Add the yeast into the well.
  3. Select the dough setting and press start.
  4. Once the dough cycle is complete, transfer the dough to a floured surface.
  5. Roll the dough into a rectangle. Brush with melted butter, then sprinkle with brown sugar and cinnamon.
  6. Roll up the dough tightly and place seam side down in a greased loaf pan.
  7. Cover and let it rise in a warm place for 30-45 minutes, or until puffy.
  8. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
  9. Bake for 30-35 minutes, or until golden brown and sounds hollow when tapped.
  10. Cool slightly before slicing and serving.

Notes

For an extra touch, drizzle with a simple powdered sugar glaze or serve warm with a slather of cream cheese.