Cinnamon Swirl Donut

• All-purpose flour: Go for unbleached kinds for extra goodness and a richer taste
• Buttermilk: This magic ingredient gives you that authentic donut feel. It balances the sweetness just right
• Canola oil AND butter: Together they keep your bread super juicy for several days
• Pure vanilla extract: Worth spending a few extra bucks on the real stuff because you'll taste the difference
• Ground cinnamon: Try to find Ceylon type if you can, its rich flavor really makes the bread special

Easy Preparation Guide

1. Get Everything Ready

Let your ingredients sit until they reach room temperature for better results

Put parchment in your bread pan with extra hanging over the sides for easy grabbing

Make sure your oven rack sits in the middle for even cooking

2. Combine The Basics

Beat your butter and sugar together for a full 5 minutes until it looks really fluffy

Put in eggs one by one, mixing well each time

Stir in your vanilla until everything looks smooth

3. Make Those Pretty Swirls

Pour half your plain mixture into the pan

Add spots of cinnamon mixture here and there

Gently drag a knife through to create pretty patterns without mixing too much

Do it all again with what's left of both mixtures

4. Bake It Just Right

Put your pan in the hot oven

Keep that oven door closed for at least 30 minutes

Look for slightly golden edges and a tiny crack on top

Stick a toothpick in - it should come out with a few wet crumbs

5. Add The Final Touches

Let it cool in the pan for 10 minutes exactly

Move it to a cooling rack

Brush some melted butter while it's still warm

Sprinkle lots of cinnamon sugar all over

Highlight

When I was little, my grandma always told me cinnamon was the spice that makes you feel good inside. She'd put it on everything from her breakfast toast to her nighttime tea. Every time I bake this bread, those sweet memories come flooding back.

Highlight

What makes this Cinnamon Swirl Donut Bread so fantastic is how many ways you can enjoy it. Eat it warm right after baking, pop a slice in the toaster and add butter, or turn it into the most amazing French toast. It always brings a feeling of happiness to any meal.

Recipe FAQs

→ What if I don’t have buttermilk?

Use any milk mixed with 1 teaspoon of lemon juice or vinegar instead—it works just as well.

→ How long will the loaf stay good?

Keep it in an airtight container for up to 3 days at room temp or a week in the fridge.

→ Is freezing this bread possible?

Absolutely. Wrap it tightly in foil and freeze it for 2 months. Just thaw overnight before eating.

→ Why do you mix the batter in swirls?

The swirls make sure the cinnamon is spread beautifully so every bite is flavorful.

→ Can I skip adding the sugary top?

Sure, though the sugary coating gives it that donut vibe. Powdered sugar works too!