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Cinnamon Swirl Bread Recipe
Ingredients:
- For the Dough:
- 160g warm milk
- 38g white sugar
- 3g instant yeast
- 1 egg (around 57g, reserve 10g for later)
- 300g bread flour
- 3g salt
- 28g unsalted butter, melted
- 35g softened unsalted butter (for spreading on the dough)
- For Topping (Optional):
- Melted butter for brushing after baking
Instructions:
- Prepare the Dough:
- In a bowl, mix warm milk, white sugar, and instant yeast. Ensure it’s well combined.
- Add the egg (reserving 10g), and mix well.
- Sift and add bread flour and salt. Mix until a dough forms.
- Cover the bowl and let it rest for 20 minutes.
- Add Butter and Rise:
- Microwave 28g unsalted butter for 20-30 seconds.
- After 20 minutes, pour the melted butter over the dough and knead until well combined.
- Cover the dough and let it rise until doubled in size.
- Prepare for Rolling:
- Spread some butter in a baking pan to prevent sticking.
- Deflate the dough to remove air bubbles.
- Roll out the dough to about 20x35cm using a rolling pin.
- Create Cinnamon Swirl:
- Spread 35g softened unsalted butter evenly on the dough, leaving some at the end.
- Roll up the dough from the other end, pinching the edges.
- Cover with plastic wrap and freeze for 20 minutes.
- Shape and Final Rise:
- After 20 minutes, sprinkle flour on the roll and divide it into 8 parts.
- Place the pieces alternating up and down, pressing the two ends together.
- Place into the prepared baking pan.
- Cover and let it rise until doubled in size.
- Preheat and Bake:
- Preheat the oven to 180°C (356°F).
- Brush the risen dough with the leftover egg wash.
- Bake for 30-35 minutes until golden brown.
- Finish and Cool:
- After baking, place the bread on a rack to cool.
- Optionally, brush with melted butter for added richness.
- Enjoy:
- Slice and enjoy the super fluffy and delicious cinnamon swirl bread!
Tips:
- Ensure the melted butter is not too hot before pouring it onto the dough.
- You can customize the filling by adding cinnamon and sugar for a more traditional cinnamon swirl flavor.
- Don’t skip the freezing step; it helps the dough maintain its shape during baking.
