I didn't have the greatest attitude about making this bread because I am tired of sweet breads. In fact, when it came to this bread (and the cranberry walnut bread that's right behind it) I felt my inner 5 year-old coming out -- to the tune of "I don't WANT to make it!" Usually, if it's something I don't want, I'll just give it away, but I think that fresh bread is uber-tricky in that respect. The shelf life is about 0-30 seconds. Well, it's a little bit longer, but the next day it's certainly past it's prime. In fact, these pictures were taken the next day, and I can state with absolute certainty that the bread was much prettier the first day. That big hole in the middle wasn't nearly as big, for starters, and the cinnamon swirl was much more prominent.Enough complaining, though, because for all of my whining and foot stomping, this bread is actually pretty fantastic. I liked it more than the cinnamon rolls because it wasn't quite as overwhelmingly sweet. This is actually a great bread that I'll definitely make again. It's not complicated to put together, and it's delicious when it's just out of the oven. All in all, I think it's rather appropriate that this bread taught my whiny inner 5 year old that timeless lesson: try it, you might like it.
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This is probably a great alternative to traditional cinnamon buns which are super sweet and loaded with all that icing stuff.
Well, I think it looks very pretty and your swirl is so nice, you can really see yours! It has been a season of sweet breads, hasn't it? My guys loved this...and Alex would like yours even better as there are no raisins to pick out!
I love your blog! The pound cake looked fab, despite the lack of butter, the souffle looked a stunner, and I can't say what you're complaining about with this cinnamon swirl. It looks so pristine and divine!
Love the blog, as ever,
Rosie of BooksAndBakes
I think that baking is one place where you can let your I.F.Y.O. come out! But that being said, your bread looks wonderful and I'm glad you liked it more than you expectd to (always the way to go...) BTW, I got that same 'hole,' and I think other people did too...there must be secret aspect of swirling technique that Peter R. forgot to mention.
I love cinnamon bread! I have a favorite recipe in my blog
Your bread is gorgeous - love the swirl! I'm not baking along with you guys for the BBA S&S but I jumped in and made this one and absolutely loved it!! Of course, since I haven't been baking through I'm not sick of sweet breads yet. I'm glad this one was better than you thought!
It looks really good! Sometimes we need to stomp are feet and act like a 5 year old...it just feels right!
Outstanding swirl! This bread was amazing.
Your bread is beautiful, and your cinnamon swirl is gorgeous! Certainly a lot more attractive than mine...
I loved this bread, too. Definitely a keeper.
Our inner 5 year olds could be identical twins! I fought this one too - and the cranberry walnut - but they are both delicious. I give bread away all the time - usually I wrap it and stick it in the freeze the first day then just pull out and deliver. Seems to work, anyway.
That looks great! I had the same problem with gaps around the swirl, though mine was most noticeable at the top of the loaf.
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