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Baking cinnamon honey bread is special to me. This is because it is easy to make and requires just a few ingredients. Did I mention the smell of cinnamon when the bread is baking, it’s heavenly! This bread is simply a cinnamon dough rolled with cinnamon, honey and nuts. It is soft and has beautifully swirled layers of cinnamon and honey.Trust me, it looks as good as it tastes. You can try adding raisins or other dry fruits for extra layer of sweetness.

Why you will love this cinnamon honey swirl bread

Cinnamon is known to have potential health benefits such as reducing inflammation, helping to manage blood sugar and protecting against heart disease. Enjoying it in bread adds a touch of wellness to it.
The combination of honey and cinnamon when baking the bread gives it a delicious flavor.
The warm scent of cinnamon bread fresh out of the oven fills any space with coziness and comfort, making it hard to resist.
It is fulfilling and enjoyable to make this bread. From kneading the dough to swirling the bread with cinnamon and honey, baking this bread is satisfying and enjoyable to eat.

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How to make Cinnamon honey swirl Bread

Making cinnamon honey swirl bread is simple and easy for both beginners and experienced bakers. For beginners, here are tips and tricks on baking bread that you need to know to get you started.

With only a handful of ingredients, follow these steps and very soon you will bake this break like a pro. But first an overview of the ingredients that you will need.

Ingredients

Scalded milk – Scalding milk reduces the proteins that might otherwise weaken the gluten structure, leading to a softer bread. Milk itself adds richness and moisture.
Warm water – helps to activate the yeast and hydrate the flour to form the dough. The temperature of the water should be 105–115°F or 40–45°C. Test the water temperature to ensure it’s not too hot, as this can kill the yeast.
Yeast – Acts as the leavening agent, creating air pockets for a light and fluffy loaf.
Cinnamon powder – This is the key spice that gives the bread its signature warm and aromatic flavor. Its either mixed in the dough and used in the swirl together with honey and nuts.
Salt – Balances the sweetness and enhances the overall flavor.
Vegetable oil – adds moisture and softness to the bread. It also helps in kneading by preventing stickiness.
Wheat flour – This is the main ingredients and it provides structure to the bread.
Honey – Adds natural sweetness to the bread and layering the bread during swirling process.
Chopped nuts – add crunchiness and nutrition to the bread. They are optional.
Raisins – These are optional too but are good for extra sweetness and nutrition.

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Instructions

Scald the milk and combine it with honey in a large bowl then set aside to sit until lukewarm
Dissolve yeast in warm water and stir into cooled milk mixture.
Add salt, cinnamon powder and oil. Stir well until well mixed.
Add flour to the mixture one cup at a time stirring well after each addition. Stir until the dough holds together and it is not sticky.
Turn out onto a floured surface. Knead for 8 minutes adding more flour until the dough is no longer sticky and springs back when pressed.
Put dough in an oiled bowl and cover with a towel and let rise in a warm place until double in size; about 1 hour and 30 minutes.
Turn out dough onto a lightly floured surface and divide into half. Set one half aside.
Roll the dough into a rectangle shape. Drizzle honey over the dough. Sprinkle with cinnamon powder and your preferred chopped nuts and raisins on the dough.
Roll up the dough, starting with the shorter side. Pinch the ends together and put in a buttered loaf pan.
Cover with a towel and set aside to rise in a warm place for about 1 hour.
Apply egg wash for a brown and soft bread.
Bake in a preheated oven at 350°F for 50 minutes until the bread is browned and sounds hollow on the bottom when tapped.
Turn out of the loaf pan to cool completely before slicing.