Homemade Cinnamon Swirl Bread

Name: Homemade Cinnamon Swirl Bread
Prep time: 3 h 30 min
Cook time: 40 min
Total time: 4 h 10 min
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1/2 cup (120ml) water, warmed to about 110°F (43°C); 1/2 cup (120ml) whole milk, warmed to about 110°F (43°C); 2 and 1/4 teaspoons (7g) instant or active dry yeast (1 standard packet)*; 1/4 cup (50g) granulated sugar, divided; 4 Tablespoons (1/4 cup; 56g) unsalted butter, softened to room temperature and cut in 4 pieces; 3 cups (390g) bread flour (spooned & leveled), plus more as needed; 1 teaspoon salt; 1 egg white, beaten; 1/4 cup (50g) granulated sugar; 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon; 1 Tablespoon (14g) unsalted butter, melted

Instructions

Prep:3h 30minCook:40min

This homemade cinnamon swirl bread recipe is a family favorite and only requires a handful of basic ingredients. It's soft and fluffy with the most unbelievably gooey cinnamon swirl inside! See recipe Notes for freezing and overnight instructions. You can also reference my Baking with Yeast Guide for answers to common yeast FAQs.

Updated at: Fri, 17 Apr 2026 00:04:08 GMT