This Heavenly Cinnamon Swirl Bread combines the soft, fluffy texture of homemade bread with a rich cinnamon-sugar filling, all topped with a luscious cream cheese frosting. It’s a delightful treat that balances the warmth of cinnamon with the creamy sweetness of the frosting.
Why You’ll Love This:
- The aroma of baking cinnamon bread is incredibly inviting and comforting.
- The cream cheese frosting adds a luxurious touch to the homemade bread.
- Versatile recipe: customize the milk type and filling to your preference.
- Perfect for beginners in bread making, with clear step-by-step instructions.
Ingredients:
- Dough: 400g flour, 10g instant yeast, 30g sugar, 8g salt, 8g vanilla extract, 50g butter, 1 egg, 270ml milk (half-full or full-fat), 30ml sunflower oil
- Filling: 140g brown sugar, 40g sugar, 17g cinnamon powder, 100g unsalted butter, optional nuts for added texture
- Topping: 200g cream cheese (or mascarpone), 80g powdered sugar, 6g vanilla extract, 40ml whipping cream, 50g full-cream milk powder
Method:
- For the dough, mix flour, yeast, sugars, and salt. Add melted butter, egg, oil, and warm milk. Knead to a smooth dough and let it rise until doubled.
- Roll out the dough, spread with softened butter, and sprinkle the cinnamon-sugar mixture (add nuts if desired).
- Roll the dough tightly, cut into slices, and place in a baking pan. Let it rise again.
- Bake until golden brown.
- For the frosting, whip cream cheese, powdered sugar, vanilla extract, cream, and milk powder until smooth. Spread over the warm bread.
Pro Tips:
- Adjust the sugar in the filling and frosting to your taste.
- For an even texture, make sure all ingredients are at room temperature before starting.
- Full-cream milk powder, like NIDO, can enhance the richness of the frosting.
Enjoy the warmth and sweetness of your homemade Heavenly Cinnamon Swirl Bread with Cream Cheese Frosting!
