Easy Amish Cinnamon Bread

One of my friends (thanks, Karen) posted a recipe link on Facebook that I just had to try.  I love cinnamon ~ just the smell of it baking makes me happy (:

This Amish bread was very light; it didn't have the dense consistency of most quick breads.  But it tasted delicious.  A perfect treat for breakfast!

Ingredients (2 loaves)
1 cup butter, softened

2 cups sugar

2 eggs

2 cups buttermilk or 2 cups milk plus 2 tablespoons vinegar or lemon juice

4 cups flour

2 teaspoons baking soda

 

Topping ~ Cinnamon/sugar mixture:

2/3 cups sugar

2 teaspoons cinnamon

 

Directions

Preheat oven to 350 degrees.

Grease two loaf pans.

Mix together the topping ingredients in a small bowl.  Set aside.

In a mixing bowl, cream butter and sugar, and eggs.

 

 

Add the flour, baking soda, and milk.  Mix just until combined.

Fill each prepared pan 1/2 full.  Sprinkle with 1/4 of the topping.

Add the remainder of the batter to each pan, and sprinkle with the remaining topping.

 

Use a knife to swirl the cinnamon and sugar into the batter.

Bake for approximately 50 minutes or until done.

Cool in pans for 20 minutes. 
Remove and enjoy!  ♥

** Note ~ freezes well.  Printable recipe


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Pretzel Buns

One treat our area is known for is a big Philly pretzel dipped in mustard.  So when I decided to make Dijon mustard chicken for dinner, the accompaniment had to be a salty pretzel roll.

Ingredients:
1 cup warm tap water
2 1/2 teaspoon active yeast
2 3/4 cups flour (I used white, but whole wheat would be a good option.)
1 1/2 teaspoon sea salt
2 1/2 quarts of water
1/4 cup baking soda
1 egg + 1 teaspoon water
additional sea salt

Directions:
Mix together the water and yeast.  Allow to sit for about 5 minutes. 
Whisk together the flour and the sea salt.  Add to the yeast mixture.
Using the dough hook on your mixer, mix on low speed until the dough comes together.

Turn the speed to medium-low, and mix for 3 minutes.  Turn the speed to medium, and mix for an additional 2 minutes.  The dough will look smooth.
Form a ball and place into a lightly greased bowl.  Cover with kitchen towel.

Allow to rise in a warm spot until double in size (approximately 1 hour).
Punch down.
Lightly grease a cookie sheet.
Form the dough into 8 balls.  Cover again with the towel and allow to rise an additional 20 minutes.
Bring the water and baking soda to a boil.  With a slotted spoon, add 2 rolls at a time to the water, and allow to cook for 30 minutes per side.

Place the rolls on a clean greased cookie sheet.
Preheat oven to 425 degrees.
Beat together the egg and a teaspoon of water.  Brush each roll with the egg mixture, and sprinkle with additional sea salt.  Make a "X" with a sharp knife in the top of each.

Bake for about 15 minutes or until lightly browned.

Cool, and enjoy!  ♥




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Snickerdoodle Bread

I love the smell of spices in the fall ~ cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger, the whole collection!  And, since my children and grandchildren are coming home for the weekend, there was no better time to bake some bread.    First, I made Pumpkin Gingerbread ~ always a favorite around here.  Then I made Snickerdoodle Bread ~ lots of cinnamon and sugar!  I can't begin to tell you how incredible my house smells right now, and I can't wait until everyone is home to give the baked goods a try!

Right from the oven....

Take a look at the cinnamon/sugar topping....

Four small loaves ~ will there be any leftover to freeze??

All ready to enjoy!

Recipe available here

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