Description
This delicious Cinnamon Toast Crunch Bread combines the nostalgic flavors of the popular cereal into a moist and flavorful loaf. Perfect for breakfast or a sweet snack, this bread features a fragrant cinnamon swirl and a crunchy cereal topping for added texture.
Ingredients
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For the Bread:
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup whole milk
- 1 1/2 cups Cinnamon Toast Crunch cereal, crushed
For the Topping:
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 cup Cinnamon Toast Crunch cereal, crushed (optional, for extra crunch)
Instructions
- Preheat and Prepare Pan: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×5-inch loaf pan or line it with parchment paper to prevent sticking.
- Mix Dry Ingredients: In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, salt, and ground cinnamon. Set this mixture aside for later use.
- Cream Butter and Sugar: In a large bowl, use a mixer to cream the softened unsalted butter and granulated sugar together until the mixture is light and fluffy, approximately 3-4 minutes.
- Add Eggs and Vanilla: Beat in the eggs one at a time, ensuring each is fully incorporated before adding the next. Stir in the vanilla extract for flavor.
- Combine Wet and Dry Mixtures: Alternately add the dry flour mixture and whole milk to the butter mixture, beginning and ending with the dry ingredients. Mix just until combined to avoid overmixing.
- Fold in Crushed Cereal: Gently fold in the crushed Cinnamon Toast Crunch cereal to add texture and flavor to the batter.
- Pour Batter into Pan: Transfer the batter into the prepared loaf pan, smoothing the top evenly.
- Prepare Topping: In a small bowl, combine the granulated sugar and ground cinnamon. Sprinkle this mixture evenly over the batter’s surface in the pan.
- Add Optional Crunch: For extra crunch, sprinkle the additional crushed Cinnamon Toast Crunch cereal over the cinnamon sugar topping.
- Bake the Bread: Bake in the preheated oven for 55-60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the bread comes out clean and the top is golden brown.
- Cool the Bread: Allow the bread to cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer it to a wire rack to cool completely before slicing and serving.
Notes
- To prevent overbaking, start checking the bread at 55 minutes.
- Using whole milk adds richness, but you can substitute with almond or oat milk for a dairy-free option.
- Ensure crushed cereal pieces are not too fine to maintain crunch in the bread.
- Store the bread in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days or refrigerate for longer freshness.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 55-60 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Snack
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
