CINNAMON-LACED LAYERED SWEET BREAD – READY SLICED STRAIGHT FROM THE OVEN

An extravagant sweet bread bursting with warm cinnamon and nutmeg flavors, layered beautifully for an eye-catching presentation that practically slices itself as it bakes. The aroma alone is irresistible!

🥣 Ingredients

Dough:

400 g all-purpose flour
40 g sugar
1/2 tsp salt
1 packet dry yeast (8 g)
1 packet vanilla sugar (bourbon vanilla recommended)
2 eggs (room temperature)
60 g melted butter
80 ml warm milk
60 ml warm water

Filling:

150 g sugar
1 heaping tsp ground cinnamon
1/2 tsp ground nutmeg
80 g melted butter

Instructions

Prepare the Dough

Mix flour, sugar, and salt in a bowl.
Beat eggs and combine with warm milk, water, and melted butter.
In a bread machine or mixer, add wet ingredients first, then sprinkle dry yeast and vanilla sugar, followed by dry ingredients.
Knead and let rise for 1 hour at room temperature. (Alternatively, knead by hand and let rise.)

Make the Filling

Combine sugar, cinnamon, and nutmeg.
Melt butter separately.

Assemble Layers

Lightly flour work surface and roll risen dough into a 30 x 50 cm rectangle.
Brush entire surface with melted butter.
Evenly sprinkle cinnamon-sugar mixture over the buttered dough.

Create Stacks and Slices

Cut dough along the 30 cm side into six 5 cm strips.
Stack strips on top of each other to form a layered block.
Cut the stacked dough into 6–7 cm slices.

Arrange in Pan

Grease a 25 x 10 cm loaf pan with melted butter and lightly dust with flour.
Place dough stacks side by side in the pan.
Brush tops with additional melted butter and sprinkle some extra cinnamon sugar.

Final Proof and Bake

Cover pan with plastic bag and proof in a warm place for 50 minutes.
Bake at 180°C (356°F) for 30 minutes until golden.

💡 Tips

Rolling and stacking creates a stunning layered effect that slices beautifully when baked.
Adjust spices according to taste; cinnamon lovers can add a bit more.
Melted butter brushing keeps the bread moist and flavorful.
If the oven is too hot initially, watch carefully to avoid excessive browning.

📝 Final Thoughts

This cinnamon-layered sweet bread offers an elegant and delicious twist on traditional loaves. The sweet spice layers create an irresistible aroma and texture that impress at any table.