Amish Cinnamon Bread (Soft, Sweet Cinnamon Swirl Loaf)

Amish Cinnamon Bread is a soft, sweet quick bread with a rich cinnamon-sugar swirl and a slightly crunchy top. The great thing about this recipe is no yeast and no kneading, so it’s easy and beginner-friendly.

Ingredients

For the Bread Batter

2 cups all-purpose flour
1 cup granulated sugar
1 tsp baking soda
½ tsp salt
1 cup buttermilk (or milk + 1 tbsp vinegar)
1 egg
¼ cup vegetable oil
1 tsp vanilla extract

For Cinnamon Sugar Swirl

⅓ cup sugar
1–2 tsp ground cinnamon

Optional Topping

1 tbsp melted butter
1 tbsp cinnamon sugar

Instructions

1. Preheat Oven

Preheat oven to 175°C (350°F).
Grease a 9×5 inch loaf pan.

2. Mix Dry Ingredients

In a bowl mix:

Flour
Sugar
Baking soda
Salt

3. Mix Wet Ingredients

In another bowl whisk:

Buttermilk
Egg
Vegetable oil
Vanilla extract

4. Combine Batter

Pour wet ingredients into dry ingredients.
Mix gently until smooth.
Do not overmix.

5. Prepare Cinnamon Sugar

In a small bowl mix:

⅓ cup sugar
1–2 tsp cinnamon

6. Layer the Bread

Pour half the batter into the loaf pan.
Sprinkle half of the cinnamon sugar on top.
Add the remaining batter.
Sprinkle the rest of the cinnamon sugar.
Use a knife to lightly swirl the cinnamon mixture through the batter.

7. Bake

Bake for 45–55 minutes until a toothpick inserted comes out clean.

8. Optional Topping

Brush top with melted butter.
Sprinkle extra cinnamon sugar for a crunchy crust.

Serving Tips

Let the bread cool 15–20 minutes before slicing.
Best served warm.

💡 Variations

Add ½ cup chopped walnuts or pecans
Add raisins for extra sweetness
Add apple pieces for apple cinnamon bread
Drizzle vanilla glaze on top

✅ If you’d like, I can also share:

The famous Amish Friendship Cinnamon Bread recipe (different and very popular)
Bakery-style super moist cinnamon bread secret recipe
3-ingredient quick cinnamon bread.