Can I make this in a bread machine?

Yes — try the quick bread setting or the cake cycle and add the sugar topping after baking for that crunchy finish. This is your Bread Machine Cinnamon Sugar Bread shortcut.

Does this translate to muffins?

Absolutely. The same batter works for muffins; bake 20–25 minutes at 350°F.

Can I make mini loaves?

Yep. Use a Mini Loaf Pan Recipes approach and reduce baking time accordingly.

Is this just sweet bread?

It fits the bill — think Sweet Bread With Sugar but with that donut personality. It also plays nicely with other Sweet Loaf Recipes on your menu.

Cinnamon Sugar Donut Bread — Sweet Loaf Recipes

Name: Cinnamon Sugar Donut Bread — Sweet Loaf Recipes
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 1 h
Total time: 1 h 15 min
Ingredients: 2 cups (250 g) all-purpose flour; 1½ cups (300 g) granulated sugar; 2 teaspoons baking powder; ½ teaspoon kosher salt; 1¼ cups (306 g) whole milk; 1 large egg, at room temperature; 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted; 1 tablespoon vanilla extract; ¼ cup (½ stick / 57 g) unsalted butter, melted; ½ cup (100 g) granulated sugar; 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon; ½ teaspoon ground nutmeg

Description

This loaf brings the cozy sweetness of a sugared donut into a simple quick-bread form: super tender inside, with a warm, spiced sugar crust that gives each slice that classic donut vibe.

Ingredients

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For the loaf

2 cups (250 g) all-purpose flour
1½ cups (300 g) granulated sugar
2 teaspoons baking powder
½ teaspoon kosher salt
1¼ cups (306 g) whole milk
1 large egg, at room temperature
2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
1 tablespoon vanilla extract

For the spiced sugar finish

¼ cup (½ stick / 57 g) unsalted butter, melted
½ cup (100 g) granulated sugar
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
½ teaspoon ground nutmeg

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Instructions

Heat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease an 8½ x 4½-inch loaf pan with nonstick spray.
In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt until evenly mixed.
In a separate bowl, beat the milk, egg, melted butter, and vanilla until smooth.
Pour the wet mixture into the dry ingredients. Stir gently just until the batter comes together — a few small lumps are fine. The batter should be slightly pourable; avoid over-stirring.
Transfer the batter to the prepared pan and smooth the top.
Bake for 60–70 minutes, or until the center tests done (a toothpick should return with a few moist crumbs) and the crust turns a warm golden color.
Let the loaf rest in the pan for about 10 minutes, then lift it out onto a sheet of parchment or a cooling rack.
While the bread is still warm, brush the surface all over with the ¼ cup melted butter. In a small bowl, combine the ½ cup sugar with cinnamon and nutmeg; sprinkle this spiced sugar over the buttered loaf, rotating to coat every side. Save any leftover sugar blend for another use.

Notes

Quick tip: For best results, remove the loaf from the pan while warm so the sugar adheres evenly. If the top browns too quickly, tent loosely with foil for the last 10–15 minutes of baking.

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1slice
Calories: 295kcal