Cinnamon Sugar Donut Bread: The Ultimate Guide to Baking Success
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 55 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: International
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 loaf (1 pound) challah or brioche bread
- 8 large eggs
- 1 cup whole milk
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 tablespoons ground cinnamon
- 1 cup unsalted butter
- Light brown sugar, vanilla extract, nutmeg, and salt
- Preparation Instructions:
Instructions
- Tear the bread into 1-inch cubes and let them dry out for a couple of hours.
- Whisk together eggs, milk, cream, sugar, vanilla, nutmeg, and salt until smooth.
- Pour the custard over the bread cubes and gently mix; cover and chill for at least 2 hours or overnight.
- Prepare the cinnamon-sugar topping by mixing sugar with cinnamon and nutmeg.
- Melt butter in a saucepan; add brown sugar and cream until smooth and slightly thickened.
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Pour soaked bread mixture into a greased baking dish and bake for about 45-55 minutes until golden brown.
- Cool slightly before sprinkling with cinnamon-sugar topping.
- Helpful Notes & Variations:
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 square (100g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 26g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 140mg