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Cinnamon bread

7y By Ntwenhle Gcabashe

If you love bread and cinnamon then you’ll love Cinnamon bread. It’s fresh, nutritious and easy to make. By Ntwenhle Gcabashe

Cinnamon bread


Prep time: 20 minutes

Cooking time: 50 minutes

Serves: 6–8

  • 4–5 cups cake flour
  • 1 teaspoon dried mixed spices
  • 1 packet instant yeast
  • 1 cup castor sugar
  • Pinch salt
  • 3 eggs
  • ½ cup butter, melted
  • 1 cup (250ml) warm milk
  • ½ cup ground cinnamon for sprinkling
  • ½ cup castor sugar for sprinkling
  • 1 egg for brushing
  • Maple syrup for serving
  1. Preheat oven to 200°C
  2. In a large bowl, mix dry ingredients.

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3. Add liquid eggs, butter and milk. Mix well and knead for 8–10 minutes. Cover with a kitchen cloth and leave to double in size.

SEE ALSO: Quick and easy cinnamon rolls

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4. Roll out onto a floured surface. Mix cinnamon and sugar. Sprinkle on dough and roll to form long sausage shape.

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SEE ALSO: Easy to make cinnamon doughnuts

5. Cut in the middle and form flower shape.

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6. Brush with egg and bake for 45–50 minutes.

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7. Drizzle with maple syrup and serve.

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