“My mom’s grandmother use to make these. Then when she passed away no one had the recipe, but I’ve been hearing about them my whole life.”

Soft, moist, and infused with a touch of cinnamon, this Sweet Bread is topped with a decadent, crunchy cinnamon sugar layer. It’s the perfect quick bread for breakfast, brunch, or a cozy dessert.

Prep time: 15 minutes
Cook time: 45-55 minutes
Yields: 1 (9×5-inch) loaf

Ingredients
For the Bread:

2 cups all-purpose flour

1 cup granulated sugar

1 teaspoon baking powder

1 teaspoon baking soda

½ teaspoon salt

1 teaspoon ground cinnamon

½ cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, melted

2 large eggs

1 cup whole milk or buttermilk

1 teaspoon vanilla extract

For the Cinnamon Sugar Topping:

2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted

¼ cup granulated sugar

1 teaspoon ground cinnamon

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