Cinnamon Swirl Bread Food

CINNAMON SWIRL BREAD

Steps:

• In a small bowl soften and proof the yeast in the warm water.
• In a saucepan combine the milk, sugar, butter, and salt; cool to lukewarm.
• Add 3 cups flour and mix well.
• Stir in the yeast and eggs; beat well.
• Add enough of the remaining flour to make a soft dough.
• Turn out on lightly floured surface and knead 100 times.
• Place in lightly grease bowl; cover with cloth or plastic wrap and let rise till double (about 1 1/2 to 2 hours).
• Punch down and divide dough in half; cover and let rest for 10 minutes.
• Roll each half into a 15x7 rectangle, about 1/2" thick.
• Mix the sugar and cinnamon for the filling together.
• Spread each rectangle with soft butter and then sprinkle the filling on each.
• Sprinkle 1 teaspoon of water over each and spread with spatula.
• Roll up as for a jelly roll beginning with narrow side; seal the long edge.
• Place sealed side down in two greased pans.
• Rise till almost double (45-60 minutes).
• Bake in a 375 degree oven for 35-40 minutes or till done.
• If it browns too much, cover with foil the last 15 minutes or so.
• NOTE: If you want an Orange bread substitute the following--1 1/4 cups milk and 3/4 cup orange juice for the 2 cups milk; and add 1 tablespoon grated orange rind.

CINNAMON SWIRL BREAD

Steps:

• You can mix the dough by hand, with a stand mixer or in a food processor.
• Combine the water, milk and egg in a liquid measuring cup.

CINNAMON SWIRL BREAD

Steps:

• In a large bowl, dissolve yeast in warm water. Add milk, 1/2 cup sugar, eggs, butter, salt and 3 cups flour; beat on medium speed until smooth. Stir in enough remaining flour to form a soft dough. , Turn dough onto a floured surface; knead until smooth and elastic, 6-8 minutes. Place in a greased bowl, turning once to grease the top. Cover; let rise in a warm place until doubled, about 1 hour., Mix cinnamon and remaining sugar. Punch down dough. Turn onto a lightly floured surface; divide in half. Roll each portion into an 18x8-in. rectangle; sprinkle each with about 1/4 cup cinnamon sugar to within 1/2 in. of edges. Roll up jelly-roll style, starting with a short side; pinch seam to seal. Place in 2 greased 9x5-in. loaf pans, seam side down., Cover with kitchen towels; let rise in a warm place until doubled, about 1-1/2 hours. Preheat oven to 350°., Bake until golden brown, 30-35 minutes. Remove from pans to wire racks to cool.

CINNAMON SWIRL BREAD

Steps:

• In the bowl of a stand mixer, combine the warm milk, warm water, sugar and yeast. The milk and water should be comfortably warm, not hot. Allow to stand for 5 minutes.
• Beat in the egg then add the flour, starting with 3 cups, and the salt. Knead in the flour then add the butter, one tablespoon at a time, kneading in well before adding more.
• If the dough is very soft and sticky, add the remaining flour and allow to knead at medium speed for 3 minutes. The dough should be soft, slightly tacky and smooth.
• Transfer to a large bowl and cover well with plastic then place in the fridge for up to 18-24 hours.
• Remove the dough from the fridge two hours before baking. Tip the dough out onto a very lightly floured surface.
• Roll into a rectangle as wide as your loaf pan (the one I used was 22x12cm (9x5in)) and approximately 1cm thick.
• Mix together the sugar and cinnamon then sprinkle over the dough.
• Roll the dough up into a tight roll then transfer to a greased and lined loaf pan.
• Cover loosely with a damp tea towel and allow to proof for 30 minutes while you preheat the oven to 180°C/350°F.
• Brush the loaf with beaten egg then place in the oven and allow to bake for 30-40 minutes until golden brown and risen.
• To know if the bread is fully cooked, tap it on the bottom and if it sounds hollow, it's done.
• Once removed from the oven, brush with melted butter (for a soft crust) and allow to cool for at least 30 minutes before slicing and serving.

SOURDOUGH CINNAMON SWIRL BREAD

Steps:

• Using a stand mixer with a bread hook combine water, sourdough starter, olive oil, honey, and salt.
• Slowly add in flour 1 cup at a time beating until well incorporated and the dough begins to pull away from the bowl and form a ball. Keep mixing for an additional 5 minutes. You can also mix by hand in a large bowl and knead for 7 minutes.
• Place dough in a greased bowl and cover with plastic wrap and let double in size. This can take 5-8 hours or longer depending on the temperature in your kitchen and how bubbly your starter is. Let it go till it doubles even if it takes longer than 8 hours.
• Once doubled, place dough on a floured board and cut dough into 3 equal pieces.
• Using a rolling pin, roll your first piece of dough into a large 15" X 6" rectangle.
• Whisk together your egg and water to create an egg wash, and in a separate bowl mix together your cinnamon and coconut sugar.
• Brush your egg wash on the dough using a pastry brush.
• Sprinkle on cinnamon sugar and orange zest where you applied the egg wash.
• Roll up your dough from the long angle and pinch the open ends together.
• Using a pizza cutter or sharp knife, cut the dough down the center (gently) leaving an inch of dough connected at the top.
• Gently braid your two strands one over top of the other until you get to the end.
• Pinch together ends to form into a mini wreath.
• Repeat with the remaining dough pieces. Put onto a greased or parchment-lined baking sheet, leaving a good amount of room in between to allow for rising. Cover loosely with plastic wrap and allow to rise for 1 hour.
• Preheat oven to 425°F. Gently coat with an egg wash and bake for 20 minutes. Allow to cool for ten minutes before serving.

CINNAMON SWIRL BREAD

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Lightly grease a 9x5 inch loaf pan. In a small bowl, mix together 1/3 cup sugar and 2 teaspoons cinnamon; set aside.
• In large bowl combine flour, baking powder, salt and remaining 1 cup sugar. Combine egg, milk, and oil; add to flour mixture. Stir until just moistened.
• Pour half of the batter into pan. Sprinkle with half the reserved cinnamon/sugar mixture. Repeat with remaining batter and cinnamon/sugar mixture. Draw a knife through batter to marble.
• Bake in preheated oven for 45 to 50 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into center of the loaf comes out clean. Let cool in pan for 10 minutes before removing to a wire rack to cool completely. Wrap in foil and let sit overnight before slicing.