COUNTRY CINNAMON SWIRL BREAD

Country Cinnamon Swirl Bread image

I'm always busy with three active sons, so this rich quick bread is a favorite. I like to wrap these loaves to give as gifts. -Sharon Walker, Huntington Station, New York

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 1h

Yield 1 loaf (12 pieces).

Number Of Ingredients 9

Ingredients

1/4 cup butter, softened
1-1/3 cups sugar, divided
1 large egg, room temperature
2 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 cup buttermilk
1 tablespoon ground cinnamon

Steps:

In a large bowl, beat the butter, 1 cup sugar and egg until blended. Combine the flour, baking powder, baking soda and salt; add to egg mixture alternately with buttermilk. In a small bowl, combine the cinnamon and remaining sugar., Pour a third of the batter into a greased 8x4-in. loaf pan; sprinkle with a third of the cinnamon sugar. Repeat layers twice. Bake at 350° for 45-50 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool for 10 minutes before removing from pan to a wire rack to cool completely.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 212 calories, Fat 5g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 26mg cholesterol, Sodium 267mg sodium, Carbohydrate 40g carbohydrate (23g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 3g protein.