Cinnamon Swirl Delight Bread
Experience the cozy warmth of freshly baked Cinnamon Swirl Delight Bread. This homemade yeast bread bursts with pockets of sweet cinnamon goodness, offering a soft and airy texture. While cinnamon baking chips are often hard to find, their inclusion elevates this bread, making it a scrumptious treat for breakfast or a delightful snack during the day.
4
Servings
2225
Calories
8
Ingredients
Ingredients
yeast
3 tablespoons
sugar
1/2 cup
eggs
4 (lightly beaten)
warm water
3 3/4 cups
salt
4 1/2 teaspoons
vegetable oil
3 tablespoons
cinnamon baking chips
2 1/2 cups
flour
11-12 cups ((use a 50/50 blend of bread and all-purpose flour))
Instructions
1
In a large mixing bowl, combine 4 cups of flour, yeast, and sugar.
2
Gradually add the warm water, lightly beaten eggs, and vegetable oil. Beat until the mixture reaches the consistency of a cake batter.
3
Stir in the salt and 7 more cups of flour to achieve a smooth, bread dough consistency.
4
Knead the dough in a stand mixer with a dough hook or by hand for approximately 10 minutes, until elastic. Incorporate up to 1 additional cup of flour if necessary.
5
Gently fold in the cinnamon baking chips, taking care to prevent melting. Alternatively, you may roll each divided dough portion into a rectangle, press the chips into the surface, roll from the short side, and tuck in the ends before placing in a greased loaf pan.
6
Place the dough in a greased bowl, cover, and allow it to rise in a warm place for about 1 hour, or until it has doubled in size.
7
Once risen, punch down the dough and shape into four equal loaves.
8
Position the loaves in greased loaf pans and let them rise again for approximately 1 hour, or until doubled.
9
Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C) and bake the loaves for about 30 minutes, or until golden brown and hollow-sounding when tapped.
10
Allow the bread to cool slightly before removing from pans and slicing.
Nutrition Information
52.5g
Fat
427.5g
Carbs
52.5g
Protein
Frequently Asked Questions
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Cinnamon Swirl Delight Bread?
It is a homemade yeast bread featuring a soft and airy texture with pockets of sweet cinnamon goodness from cinnamon baking chips.
How many loaves does this recipe make?
This recipe yields four equal loaves of bread.
What type of flour is best for this cinnamon bread?
The recipe recommends using a 50/50 blend of bread flour and all-purpose flour for the best results.
How much yeast is required?
You will need 3 tablespoons of yeast for this recipe.
What are cinnamon baking chips and where can I find them?
Cinnamon baking chips are small morsels of cinnamon-flavored sugar and fat; they can be hard to find but are usually available in the baking aisle of specialty grocery stores or online.
Do I need a stand mixer to make this bread?
No, while a stand mixer with a dough hook is convenient, you can also knead the dough by hand for approximately 10 minutes.
How long should I knead the dough?
The dough should be kneaded for about 10 minutes until it becomes smooth and elastic.
How many times does the dough need to rise?
The dough requires two separate rises: one in a bowl for about an hour and a second rise in the loaf pans for another hour.
What is the recommended oven temperature for baking?
The bread should be baked in a preheated oven at 375°F (190°C).
How do I know when the bread is finished baking?
The loaves are done when they are golden brown and produce a hollow sound when tapped on the top.
Can I prevent the cinnamon chips from melting into the dough?
Yes, fold them in very gently at the end of the kneading process or press them into a rolled-out rectangle of dough before shaping.
How much total flour is used in this recipe?
The recipe uses between 11 and 12 cups of flour total, including the initial mix and kneading process.
Is there a specific way to prepare the eggs?
The 4 eggs used in this recipe should be lightly beaten before being added to the mixture.
What is the purpose of punching down the dough?
Punching down the dough releases carbon dioxide and redistributes the yeast before the final shaping into loaves.
What kind of oil is used in this recipe?
The recipe calls for 3 tablespoons of vegetable oil.
How many calories are in a serving of this bread?
Based on the recipe data, a loaf contains approximately 2225 calories.
Is this bread suitable for breakfast?
Yes, it is described as a scrumptious treat for breakfast or as a delightful snack.
How do I create the 'swirl' effect without a filling?
The swirl effect is achieved by either folding in cinnamon chips or rolling the dough into a rectangle, pressing chips in, and rolling it up tightly.
Does this recipe contain milk or dairy?
This specific recipe does not list milk as an ingredient; it uses warm water as the liquid base.
What is the protein content of the bread?
Each loaf contains approximately 52.5g of protein.
How much salt is needed for four loaves?
The recipe requires 4 1/2 teaspoons of salt.
How long should the bread cool before slicing?
You should allow the bread to cool slightly after removing it from the pans before you begin slicing.
What should the consistency of the initial mixture be?
After adding the wet ingredients to the first 4 cups of flour, the mixture should have the consistency of a cake batter.
How much sugar is in the dough itself?
The dough mixture contains 1/2 cup of sugar.
Can I use cold water instead of warm water?
Warm water is essential to activate the yeast; cold water will significantly slow down the rising process.
What is the fat content per loaf?
The bread contains approximately 52.5g of fat per loaf.
Is this a sweet bread?
Yes, with 1/2 cup of sugar and 2 1/2 cups of cinnamon chips, it is classified as a sweet yeast bread.
How should I prepare the loaf pans?
The loaf pans should be greased to prevent the bread from sticking.
Can I use only all-purpose flour?
You can, but using a blend with bread flour provides a better rise and structure for the four loaves.
How long does it take to bake the bread?
The bread takes approximately 30 minutes to bake in the oven.