Cinnamon Swirl Sourdough Bread: A Cozy Recipe to Love!
A delightful and cozy recipe for cinnamon swirl sourdough bread that combines the tangy flavor of sourdough with a sweet cinnamon filling.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Total Time: 6 hours
- Yield: 1 loaf 1x
- Category: Breads
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup sourdough starter (active and bubbly)
- 1 cup warm water
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 cup sugar
- 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter, softened
Instructions
- In a large bowl, mix the flour, sourdough starter, warm water, and salt until a dough forms.
- Knead the dough on a floured surface for about 10 minutes until smooth.
- Place the dough in a greased bowl, cover, and let it rise for 4-6 hours or until doubled in size.
- In a small bowl, mix the sugar and cinnamon together for the filling.
- Once the dough has risen, roll it out into a rectangle and spread the softened butter over the surface.
- Sprinkle the cinnamon-sugar mixture evenly over the buttered dough.
- Roll the dough tightly into a log and place it seam-side down in a greased loaf pan.
- Cover and let it rise for another 1-2 hours.
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Bake the bread for 30-35 minutes or until golden brown.
- Let it cool in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
- For a richer flavor, use bread flour instead of all-purpose flour.
- Make sure your sourdough starter is active for the best results.
- This bread can be stored in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 20mg