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Easy and Fast Cinnamon Twist Loaf Recipe

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This Easy and Fast Cinnamon Twist Loaf is a delightful homemade bread featuring a soft, elastic dough filled with a sweet cinnamon and brown sugar mixture. Twisted into an appealing shape, baked until golden, and topped with a luscious buttery glaze or optional cream cheese frosting, this quick bread is perfect for breakfast, brunch, or a cozy snack.

Ingredients

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Dough

  • 1 1/2 Cups Warm water
  • 1 Tablespoon Dry active yeast (preferably SAF yeast)
  • 2 Tablespoons Granulated Sugar
  • 3 1/2 Cups All purpose flour
  • 1 Teaspoon salt

Filling

  • 2 Tablespoons Salted Butter, melted
  • 1/2 Cup Packed brown sugar
  • 2 Teaspoons Cinnamon

Buttery Glaze

  • 1 Cup Powdered sugar
  • 4 Tablespoons Room temperature butter
  • 3–4 Tablespoons Heavy cream

Cream Cheese Frosting (optional)

  • 2 Ounces Cream Cheese, softened
  • 4 Tablespoons Salted butter, room temperature
  • 2/3 Cup Powdered Sugar
  • 1/2 Teaspoon Vanilla extract

Warm Vanilla Frosting (alternative glaze)

  • 2 Cups Powdered sugar
  • 2 Tablespoons Salted butter, room temperature
  • 2 Teaspoons Vanilla extract
  • 2–4 Tablespoons Milk or Heavy Cream

Instructions

  1. Activate Yeast: Combine the warm water with dry active yeast and granulated sugar in a mixing bowl. Stir gently and let it proof for about 5 minutes until the mixture becomes foamy, indicating that the yeast is active.
  2. Make Dough: Add the salt and all-purpose flour to the yeast mixture. Mix on medium speed using a stand mixer until the dough is smooth and elastic. If mixing by hand, knead until the desired consistency is achieved. Then transfer the dough onto a floured surface and cover it with a tea towel, letting it rise for about 10 minutes.
  3. Prepare Filling and Roll Dough: Sprinkle flour on dough surface if sticky. Roll the dough into a 10×12-inch rectangle. Brush the surface with the melted butter. Spread an even layer of the cinnamon and brown sugar mixture over the buttered dough.
  4. Form the Twist: Starting from one lengthwise edge, roll the dough tightly like a cinnamon roll. Place the rolled dough on a parchment-lined baking sheet. Using a sharp knife, make a lengthwise cut down the center of the roll, leaving about a half-inch intact at one end. Keeping the cut side up, gently twist the two dough ropes around each other and tuck the ends underneath to secure.
  5. Second Rise: Cover the twist loosely with a tea towel and let it rise for another 20 minutes. Meanwhile, preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
  6. Bake: Bake the twisted loaf at 375°F for 23-25 minutes or until it is lightly golden brown on top. Remove from oven and allow it to cool slightly for 10-15 minutes before glazing.
  7. Apply Glaze or Frosting: Mix ingredients for the buttery glaze thoroughly and drizzle or spread over the warm loaf, allowing it to melt into the bread. Alternatively, prepare the cream cheese frosting by mixing softened cream cheese, butter, vanilla, and powdered sugar until smooth, and spread it over the warm—not hot—loaf for a richer topping. For a lighter vanilla glaze, mix powdered sugar, butter, vanilla extract, and milk or cream until smooth and spread as desired.

Notes

  • Make sure the water is warm, not hot, to properly activate the yeast without killing it.
  • Proofing times are relatively short here to speed up the process but ensure the dough is still adequately risen.
  • Use parchment paper on the baking sheet for easy cleanup and to prevent sticking.
  • Do not overbake to maintain a soft crumb inside.
  • The glaze will melt nicely into the warm bread, adding moisture and sweetness.
  • For best results, consume the cinnamon twist within 1-2 days or freeze it for longer storage.
  • Adjust the amount of cream in the glaze to reach desired consistency.
  • Cream cheese frosting should be applied to warm but not hot bread to prevent melting off completely.

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