What Is Amish Cinnamon Bread?
Amish Cinnamon Bread is a traditional-style quick bread inspired by Amish baking. Unlike yeast breads, it uses baking soda and buttermilk (or milk + vinegar) to rise, which means:
• No yeast
• No kneading
• No waiting for dough to rise
The result is a soft, cake-like bread with a sweet cinnamon swirl flavor.
It’s perfect for:
• Breakfast
• Coffee time
• Dessert
• Holiday baking
Ingredients for Amish Cinnamon Bread
Batter:
• 1 cup butter, softened
• 2 cups sugar
• 2 eggs
• 2 cups buttermilk (or 2 cups milk + 2 tbsp vinegar or lemon juice)
• 4 cups all-purpose flour
• 2 teaspoons baking soda
How to Make Amish Cinnamon Bread (No Knead Recipe)
Step 1: Preheat Oven
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a loaf pan or baking dish.
Step 2: Cream Butter and Sugar
In a large mixing bowl, beat together:
• Softened butter
• Sugar
Mix until light and fluffy.
Step 3: Add Eggs and Milk
Add the eggs and mix well. Then slowly stir in:
• Buttermilk (or milk + vinegar mixture)
Step 4: Add Dry Ingredients
In a separate bowl, combine:
• Flour
• Baking soda
Gradually add dry ingredients into the wet mixture. Stir until just combined. Do not overmix.
Step 5: Bake
Pour the batter into a greased loaf pan or baking dish.
Bake for 45–55 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
Optional Cinnamon Sugar Swirl (Highly Recommended!)
For extra flavor, sprinkle this into the batter or swirl it in:
• 1/2 cup sugar
• 1 tablespoon cinnamon
You can layer it in the middle and top for a bakery-style cinnamon swirl effect.
Why This Recipe Works
This Amish-style bread is so popular because it is:
• No kneading required
• Soft and moist every time
• Budget-friendl