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Dollywood Cinnamon Bread

Soft, tender cinnamon bread with swirls of cinnamon sugar and a sweet glaze, inspired by Dollywood.
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 50 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 10 minutes
Servings: 12 slices
Course: Breakfast, Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 285

Ingredients
  

Main
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 3/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1/4 cup vegetable oil
  • 3/4 cup milk
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Cinnamon Swirl
  • 1/2 cup brown sugar packed
  • 3 tablespoons ground cinnamon
  • 2 tablespoons butter melted
Glaze
  • 1 1/2 cups powdered sugar
  • 2 to 3 tablespoons milk
  • 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract

Equipment

  • 9x5 inch loaf pan
  • Large mixing bowl
  • Medium mixing bowl
  • Measuring cups and spoons
  • Whisk or fork
  • Wooden spoon or rubber spatula
  • Oven thermometer (optional)
  • Cooling rack

Method
 

  1. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit and lightly grease a 9x5 inch loaf pan.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, granulated sugar, baking powder, and salt until combined.
  3. In a medium bowl, whisk together the eggs, vegetable oil, milk, and vanilla extract until smooth.
  4. Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and fold gently with a spatula until just combined.
  5. In a small bowl, stir together the brown sugar and cinnamon, then drizzle in the melted butter and mix until damp and sandy.
  6. Spread half of the batter into the prepared pan, sprinkle half of the cinnamon mixture over it, pour the remaining batter, then sprinkle the rest of the cinnamon mixture and swirl with a knife.
  7. Bake for 45 to 50 minutes until the top is golden and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out with a few moist crumbs; tent with foil if browning too quickly.
  8. Let the bread rest in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a cooling rack and cool completely, about 30 minutes.
  9. Whisk together the powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla extract until you reach a pourable but not runny consistency.
  10. Drizzle the glaze over the cooled loaf and let it set before slicing.

Notes

Use fresh, high-quality cinnamon for best flavor and store the bread wrapped tightly to keep the crumb moist.