šŸž Loaves of Love: Cinnamon Swirl Quick Bread

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This Loaves of Love recipe isnā€™t just about enjoying a tasty treatā€”itā€™s a way to give back! For every loaf of bread made, we encourage you to donate to your local food bank or sponsor a community meal for those in need. By purchasing the ingredients or selling the loaves, youā€™re helping to feed others, one slice at a time. Get involved by hosting a bake sale, buying a loaf, or simply donating funds to support local food banks!

DISCLAIMER

These are NOT for sale or for a price. Please disregard the quantity and price options. They do not affect the recipe itself. It is just something on the website that we are not able to fix. Please work around it. Thank you.

PLEASE BE AWARE:

This is a recipe for HUMANS. If you would like to give treats to your pets, do it at your own risk and precaution. This is a fair warning that they are ingredients used in recipes that may not suit the digestive systems of your pets. Please be careful.

This Loaves of Love recipe isnā€™t just about enjoying a tasty treatā€”itā€™s a way to give back! For every loaf of bread made, we encourage you to donate to your local food bank or sponsor a community meal for those in need. By purchasing the ingredients or selling the loaves, youā€™re helping to feed others, one slice at a time. Get involved by hosting a bake sale, buying a loaf, or simply donating funds to support local food banks!

DISCLAIMER

These are NOT for sale or for a price. Please disregard the quantity and price options. They do not affect the recipe itself. It is just something on the website that we are not able to fix. Please work around it. Thank you.

PLEASE BE AWARE:

This is a recipe for HUMANS. If you would like to give treats to your pets, do it at your own risk and precaution. This is a fair warning that they are ingredients used in recipes that may not suit the digestive systems of your pets. Please be careful.

Support your local food banks with every loaf!
Makes 1 loaf

šŸ§ Ingredients:

For the Bread:

  • 2 cups all-purpose flour

  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar

  • 1 tsp baking powder

  • 1/2 tsp baking soda

  • 1/2 tsp salt

  • 1 tsp ground cinnamon

  • 1 large egg

  • 1 cup buttermilk (or non-dairy milk + 1 tbsp vinegar)

  • 1/4 cup vegetable oil or melted coconut oil

  • 1 tsp vanilla extract

  • 1/2 cup chopped nuts (optional, but not for nut-free versions)

For the Cinnamon Swirl:

  • 1/4 cup brown sugar

  • 1 tbsp ground cinnamon

For the Glaze (optional):

  • 1/2 cup powdered sugar

  • 1-2 tbsp milk (non-dairy works fine)

  • 1/4 tsp vanilla extract

šŸ„£ Instructions:

  1. Preheat the oven to 350Ā°F (175Ā°C). Grease or line a 9x5-inch loaf pan with parchment paper.

  2. In a large bowl, combine the dry ingredients: flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and cinnamon.

  3. In a separate bowl, whisk together the wet ingredients: egg, buttermilk, oil, and vanilla extract.

  4. Add the wet ingredients to the dry and stir until just combined. The batter will be thick. If using nuts, fold them in at this point.

  5. Prepare the cinnamon swirl: In a small bowl, mix together the brown sugar and cinnamon.

  6. Layer the batter in the loaf pan: Pour half of the batter into the pan, then sprinkle half of the cinnamon swirl mixture over it. Add the remaining batter, and top with the rest of the cinnamon-sugar mixture. Use a knife or skewer to gently swirl the cinnamon into the batter.

  7. Bake for 45-50 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.

  8. Cool the bread in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.

  9. Optional glaze: While the bread cools, mix the powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla extract to make a simple glaze. Drizzle over the cooled loaf.

šŸ¾ Serving Notes:

  • This is a great loaf to share with friends, family, or donate to a local food bank.

  • Wrap it in parchment paper or a cute bakery box for a special touch when gifting or selling.

  • Store at room temperature for up to 3 days or freeze for longer storage.