Cozy Cinnamon Sugar Donut Bread Recipe turns your favorite donut flavor into an easy loaf you can slice for breakfast or snack. The crust crackles with cinnamon-sugar while the inside stays pillow-soft and buttery—no yeast, no rolling, no frying. One bowl, one pan, and you’ve got that classic donut-shop aroma drifting through the house. Pair it with my Soft & Chewy Lemon Cookies for the ultimate weekend treat tray.
★★★★½ 4.5 (139 reviews)
Why You'll Love Cozy Cinnamon Sugar Donut Bread Recipe – Easy Homemade Breakfast Loaf in 40 Minutes
Cozy Cinnamon Sugar Donut Bread Recipe tastes like bakery donuts but bakes in one pan. Soft, buttery, beginner-friendly—ready in 40 minutes with pantry staples.
- One-bowl batter; no mixer needed
- Bakes in a standard loaf pan—no donut pan required
- Family-friendly flavor kids and adults devour
- Pantry staples keep it budget-friendly
Ingredients
Buttermilk: use the real stuff for tangy tenderness; sub with ¾ cup milk + 1 tbsp lemon juiceButter: salted works—just omit the ½ tsp salt
- Buttermilk: use the real stuff for tangy tenderness; sub with ¾ cup milk + 1 tbsp lemon juice
- Butter: salted works—just omit the ½ tsp salt
Full measurements are in the recipe card below.
Instructions
Preheat & Prep: Heat oven to 350 °F. Grease an 8×4-inch loaf pan.
Mix Dry: Whisk flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, and nutmeg.
Mix Wet: Stir melted butter, sugar, egg, vanilla, and buttermilk until smooth.
Expert Tips for Cozy Cinnamon Sugar Donut Bread Recipe – Easy Homemade Breakfast Loaf in 40 Minutes
- Don’t over-mix—lumps are OK for tender crumb
- Use an 8×4 pan; 9×5 works but loaf will be shorter
- Freshly grated nutmeg amps up donut flavor
Cozy Cinnamon Sugar Donut Bread Recipe – Easy Homemade Breakfast Loaf in 40 Minutes
Cozy Cinnamon Sugar Donut Bread Recipe tastes like bakery donuts but bakes in one pan. Soft, buttery, beginner-friendly—ready in 40 minutes with pantry staples.
★★★★½ 4.5 (139 reviews)
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 1 ¾ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking powder
- ½ tsp baking soda
- ½ tsp salt
- ⅓ cup unsalted butter, melted
- ¾ cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- ¾ cup buttermilk
Seasonings & Flavor Boosters
- 1 ½ tsp ground cinnamon
- ¼ tsp ground nutmeg
Optional Toppings
- 2 tbsp melted butter for brushing
- ¼ cup cinnamon-sugar for coating
Instructions
How to Make Cozy Cinnamon Sugar Donut Bread Recipe
- Preheat & Prep: Heat oven to 350 °F. Grease an 8×4-inch loaf pan.
- Mix Dry: Whisk flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, and nutmeg.
- Mix Wet: Stir melted butter, sugar, egg, vanilla, and buttermilk until smooth.
- Combine: Fold wet into dry just until no flour streaks remain; pour into pan.
- Bake: 25–28 min until a toothpick comes out clean. Cool 10 min, then brush top with melted butter and sprinkle generously with cinnamon-sugar.
Nutrition
Calories: 215 kcal | Protein: 3 g
Storage
- Fridge: up to 3 days
- Freezer: not recommended
- Reheat: best fresh
FAQs
Can I make Cozy Cinnamon Sugar Donut Bread Recipe ahead of time?
Yes—bake, cool, wrap and keep at room temp 2 days or freeze up to 2 months.
What’s the best substitute for buttermilk?
3/4 cup milk plus 1 tbsp white vinegar or lemon juice; rest 5 min.
How do I store leftovers?
Wrap in plastic then foil; room temp 3 days or fridge 5 days.
Why did my loaf turn out dry?
Over-baking or too much flour; spoon and level flour or weigh 220 g.