Name: Sourdough Cinnamon Swirl Bread
Prep time: 9 h
Cook time: 40 min
Total time: 9 h 40 min
Cuisine: american
Ingredients: 1/2 cup active sourdough starter, fed and bubbly; 3 cups flour (bread or all-purpose); 1 cup milk (or plant-based alternative), warm; 2 tbsp butter (or coconut oil), melted; 2 tbsp sugar; 1 tsp salt; 2 tsp cinnamon; 1/4 cup brown sugar (for swirl)

Description

A warm, tender loaf of sourdough bread layered with sweet cinnamon sugar, perfect for gifting during the holidays. This artisan-style bread features a chewy crumb and aromatic spice swirl.

Ingredients

Scale

1/2 cup active sourdough starter, fed and bubbly

3 cups flour (bread or all-purpose)

1 cup milk (or plant-based alternative), warm

2 tbsp butter (or coconut oil), melted

2 tbsp sugar

1 tsp salt

2 tsp cinnamon

1/4 cup brown sugar (for swirl)

Instructions

1. Combine starter, warm milk, melted butter, and sugar in a large bowl.

2. Add 2 1/2 cups flour and salt, mixing until a sticky dough forms.

3. Knead until smooth, adding extra flour if needed, then let rise 6–8 hours or overnight until doubled.

4. Roll dough into a rectangle, sprinkle with brown sugar and cinnamon mixture, then roll into a log.

5. Place seam-side down in a greased loaf pan, cover, and proof 1–2 hours until puffy.

6. Bake at 375°F (190°C) for 35–40 minutes until golden and fragrant.

7. Cool completely before slicing and wrapping.

Prep Time: 9 hours
Cook Time: 40 minutes
Category: bread
Method: baking
Cuisine: american

Nutrition

Serving Size: 8 slices

Keywords: easy christmas gift recipes, homemade new years gifts, sourdough gift ideas, holiday wellness, cinnamon swirl