Sourdough Discard Cinnamon Bread with Easy Icing
Try this amazing sourdough discard cinnamon bread recipe. A tender loaf with cinnamon sugar swirls is just a mix away!
Equipment
- Large mixing bowl
- Whisk
- Wooden spoon or spatula
- 9×5-inch loaf pan
- Parchment paper
- Small bowl
- Knife or skewer (for swirling)
- Wire rack
Ingredients
Dough:
- 2 cups 250g all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- 3/4 cup 150g granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup 120g sourdough discard
- 1/2 cup 120ml whole milk
- 1/4 cup 60ml melted butter
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Cinnamon Swirl:
- 1/2 cup 100g brown sugar
- 2 teaspoons cinnamon
Vanilla Icing:
- 1/2 cup 60g powdered sugar
- 1 tablespoon milk
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Line a 9x5-inch loaf pan with parchment paper and lightly grease it.
- In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, and granulated sugar.
- Add the sourdough discard, milk, melted butter, egg, and vanilla extract to the bowl. Stir with a wooden spoon or spatula until just combined. Do not overmix.
- In a small bowl, mix the brown sugar and cinnamon together.
- Pour 1/3 of the batter into the prepared loaf pan. Sprinkle 1/3 of the cinnamon sugar mixture over the batter. Repeat two more times, ending with batter on top.
- Cover the pan and let the batter rest at room temperature for up to 2 hours to enhance flavor. (Optional)
- Preheat the oven to 350°Fahrenheit (175°Celsius). Bake for 40–45 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Let the bread cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely before adding icing.
- In a small bowl, whisk together the powdered sugar, milk, vanilla extract, and a pinch of salt until smooth. If the icing is too thick, add more milk, 1 teaspoon at a time, until it reaches a drizzling consistency.
- Drizzle the icing over the cooled bread using a spoon or piping bag. Let it set for a few minutes before slicing.
Notes
Layering is Everything – Don’t just dump all the cinnamon sugar mixture in one spot—layering it evenly gives you the perfect swirl in every bite.
Don’t Overmix – Stir until the wet and dry ingredients are just combined. Overmixing can lead to a dense loaf instead of a soft, tender crumb.
Check for Doneness – Since this bread has a thick batter, make sure to test with a sharp knife or toothpick in the middle of the loaf to ensure it’s baked through.
Let It Cool Before Slicing – The cinnamon sugar mixture needs time to set so it doesn’t sink into the bread when you cut into it.
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