Description
Chocolate chip cinnamon bread weaves sweet and spicy notes into a comforting homemade loaf. Warm spices and rich chocolate create a delightful treat that beckons you to savor each delectable slice.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup (240 ml/8 fl oz) buttermilk
- ½ cup (115 g/4 oz) unsalted butter, softened
- 2 large eggs
- 2 cups (250 g/8.8 oz) all-purpose flour
- 1 cup (200 g/7 oz) granulated sugar
- ¾ cup (150 g/5.3 oz) semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 1 tsp baking soda
- ½ tsp baking powder
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- ½ tsp salt
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- ¼ cup (50 g/1.8 oz) granulated sugar
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
Instructions
- Preheat Preparation: Warm the oven to 350F (175C) and line a 9×5-inch loaf pan with parchment paper, ensuring complete coverage for effortless bread removal.
- Dry Ingredient Fusion: Whisk flour, baking soda, baking powder, salt, and ground cinnamon in a medium bowl until thoroughly combined and lump-free.
- Wet Ingredient Transformation: Cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy, then integrate eggs one at a time, followed by vanilla extract, creating a smooth, silky base.
- Batter Assembly: Gently fold dry ingredients into the butter mixture, alternating with buttermilk to create a cohesive batter. Delicately fold in chocolate chips, maintaining the batter’s delicate structure.
- Cinnamon Sugar Accent: Combine granulated sugar and ground cinnamon in a small bowl to create a fragrant topping.
- Layering Technique: Pour half the batter into the prepared pan, sprinkle with cinnamon sugar, add remaining batter, and top with the final cinnamon sugar layer.
- Marbling Method: Use a knife to create elegant swirls, distributing the cinnamon sugar throughout the bread for a captivating visual and flavor profile.
- Baking Process: Bake for 50-60 minutes, tenting with aluminum foil if the surface browns too quickly to prevent burning and ensure even cooking.
- Cooling Ritual: Rest the bread in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely, allowing the structure to set and flavors to intensify.
- Serving Suggestion: Slice and enjoy at room temperature, revealing the stunning cinnamon swirl and chocolate chip interior.
Notes
- Measure Ingredients Precisely: Use exact measurements for flour, sugar, and spices to maintain the bread’s delicate balance and ensure consistent texture.
- Control Butter Temperature: Ensure butter is softened but not melted, creating a smooth, creamy base that helps achieve a light, tender crumb.
- Prevent Chocolate Chip Sinking: Lightly coat chocolate chips in a thin layer of flour before adding to the batter to prevent them from dropping to the bottom during baking.
- Swirl Technique Matters: Use a gentle, light-handed motion when creating cinnamon sugar swirls to avoid overmixing and maintain the bread’s delicate structure.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Snacks, Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 9
- Calories: 305
- Sugar: 25 g
- Sodium: 220 mg
- Fat: 14 g
- Saturated Fat: 8 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 42 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 60 mg