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A slice of cinnamon apple bread on a white plate.

Homemade Cinnamon Swirl Bread

Rosemary Molloy
This Cinnamon Bread Recipe is made with a sourdough starter for a delicious flavor and texture. It also has a cinnamon apple filling that is swirled through the bread!
5 from 4 votes
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Resting Time 4 hours
Total Time 4 hours 50 minutes
Course Breakfast, Snack
Cuisine American
Servings 1 Loaf
Calories 2320 kcal

Ingredients
 
 

For the Dough

  • ⅓ cup sourdough starter
  • 2 cups all purpose flour
  • 2 teaspoons sugar
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • 1 egg yolk
  • 3 ¼ tablespoons salted butter (soft)
  • 5-7 tablespoons lukewarm water

For the Filling

  • ¼ cup sugar
  • ¼ cup brown sugar
  • ¼ cup butter (soft)
  • ¾ tablespoons cinnamon
  • 1 apple grated (Granny Smith)

Instructions
 

  • In a large bowl mix together the sourdough starter and water. Add the remaining ingredients and mix to form a soft, compact dough.
  • Place the dough in a greased bowl and let it rise for about 2 hours or until doubled in size.
  • Gently flatten the dough on a lightly floured flat surface into a ......... rectangle. Spread with the paste and top with the grated apple. Roll up starting from the short end. Place in a lightly greased and floured 9 inch loaf pan. Cover and let rise in a warm draft free area for 1-2 hours or until doubled.

FOR THE FILLING

  • In a medium bowl mix together the sugars and cinnamon, then add the soft butter to create a paste.
  • Pre-heat the oven to 350F (180C). Brush the loaf with milk and bake for about 30-35 minutes or until golden on top. The internal temperature of the bread should be 190F. If it starts browning too much, cover it with foil.
  • Remove the bread from the pan and transfer to a wire rack to cool completely. Brush the bread with melted butter if desired. Enjoy!

Notes

The Cinnamon Apple bread can be stored at room temperature once it's cooled for about 3-4 days. Wrap it with plastic wrap to keep it fresh.
You can also freeze it in an airtight container for several months. 

Nutrition

Calories: 2320kcalCarbohydrates: 350gProtein: 33gFat: 91gSaturated Fat: 35gPolyunsaturated Fat: 15gMonounsaturated Fat: 34gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 292mgSodium: 2027mgPotassium: 617mgFiber: 15gSugar: 131gVitamin A: 3543IUVitamin C: 9mgCalcium: 209mgIron: 13mg
Keyword apple cinnamon bread, breakfast bread, cinnamon bread, cinnamon swirl bread
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