Alright, let’s talk about makin’ this here cinnamon sugar donut sweet bread. I ain’t no fancy baker, mind you, but I can whip up somethin’ tasty. This here bread, it’s like a donut and a bread got hitched, ya know? Real good with a cup of coffee in the mornin’.
First off, you gotta get your stuff together. Flour, that’s the main thing. Don’t skimp on it. Get the good stuff if you can, but any flour will do, I reckon. Then sugar, gotta have sugar, makes it sweet, ya know? And bakin’ powder, that’s what makes it rise up all fluffy like. A pinch of salt, too, just a little bit, for taste. And cinnamon, lots of cinnamon, that’s what makes it smell so good. Mix all that dry stuff together real good in a big bowl. Make sure there ain’t no lumps, you hear? Gotta stir it good, like you’re churnin’ butter.
- Flour – about three cups, I guess. Just fill the bowl up good.
- Sugar – a cup or two, depends on how sweet you like it. I like it sweet, so I put in more.
- Bakin’ powder – a spoonful or two, the kind you use for bakin’.
- Salt – just a pinch, don’t overdo it.
- Cinnamon – a whole bunch, the more the better.
Next up, you gotta get the wet stuff. Milk, eggs, that’s about it. Whisk ’em up real good in another bowl. Get those eggs all mixed in with the milk, so it’s all one color. I use whole milk, ’cause that’s what I got, but I guess you could use whatever milk you got on hand. And them eggs, gotta be fresh, or your bread won’t taste right. Just crack ’em in there and whisk ’em up good.
Now, the important part. You gotta mix the wet stuff into the dry stuff, but don’t go stirrin’ it like crazy. Just fold it in, nice and gentle, like you’re tuckin’ a baby into bed. You don’t want to overmix it, or your bread will be tough, and nobody wants tough bread. Just stir it ’til it’s all mixed together, but still a little lumpy, that’s okay.
Then, you gotta grease up your pan. I use a loaf pan, the kind you use for makin’ bread. Grease it up good with butter or somethin’, so your bread don’t stick. Nobody wants bread stuck in the pan, that’s just a mess. Pour your batter into the pan, and spread it out even.
Now, for the cinnamon sugar crust, that’s the best part. You gotta melt some butter, a stick or two, and mix it with some sugar and cinnamon. Stir it up real good, ’til it’s all crumbly. Then, you gotta sprinkle that all over the top of your bread. Don’t be shy, put a good layer on there. That’s what makes it taste like a donut.
Then, you gotta bake it. Put it in the oven, ’bout 350 degrees, for ’bout an hour, maybe a little more, maybe a little less. You gotta keep an eye on it, you know? Stick a toothpick in the middle, and if it comes out clean, it’s done. If it’s still gooey, it needs more time. Don’t burn it, though, that ain’t good.
Once it’s done, take it out of the oven and let it cool for a bit. Don’t go cuttin’ into it right away, or it’ll fall apart. Let it sit for a bit, maybe 10 or 15 minutes, then slice it up and eat it. It’s real good warm, with a cup of coffee or a glass of milk.
This here cinnamon sugar donut sweet bread, it ain’t hard to make. Even an old woman like me can do it. Just follow these instructions, and you’ll have a tasty treat in no time. It’s perfect for breakfast, or brunch, or just a snack anytime of day. Your family will love it, I guarantee it. Now go on and bake somethin’, you hear?
And remember, don’t be afraid to experiment a little. If you like nuts, add some nuts. If you like raisins, add some raisins. It’s your bread, you can do what you want with it. Just have fun, and don’t worry too much about messin’ up. Even if it ain’t perfect, it’ll still taste good, long as you put some love into it. And that’s what really matters when you are baking a sweet bread.
So, there you have it. My recipe for cinnamon sugar donut sweet bread. It ain’t fancy, but it’s good, and that’s all that matters. Now get to bakin’!
