Ingredients and Weight:
- All-purpose flour: 3 cups (360g)
- Granulated sugar: 3/4 cup (150g)
- Ground cinnamon: 1 tablespoon (6g)
- Baking powder: 2 teaspoons (10g)
- Baking soda: 1 teaspoon (5g)
- Salt: 1/2 teaspoon (3g)
- Buttermilk: 1 cup (240ml)
- Large egg: 1 (50g)
- Melted unsalted butter: 1/2 cup (113g)
- Chocolate chips: 1 cup (150g)
Preparation Time:
20 minutes
Cooking Time:
45-50 minutes
Difficulty Level:
2/5 (Simple)
Preparation Method Steps:
- Preheat oven: Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Grease and flour a 9x5-inch loaf pan.
- Whisk dry ingredients: In a large bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, cinnamon, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- Combine wet ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together buttermilk, egg, and melted butter.
- Make the cinnamon swirl: In a small bowl, combine cinnamon and 1/4 cup sugar. Set aside.
- Alternately add dry and wet ingredients: Add half of the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients and mix until just combined. Repeat with remaining wet ingredients. Do not overmix.
- Fold in chocolate chips: Stir in chocolate chips.
- Spread batter in pan: Pour batter into prepared loaf pan and smooth the top.
- Create cinnamon swirl: Sprinkle reserved cinnamon mixture evenly over the top of the batter.
- Bake: Bake for 45-50 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Cool: Let bread cool in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
Nutritional Information:
Per slice (1/8 of loaf):
- Calories: 250
- Fat: 9g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Sugar: 16g
- Protein: 5g
Dish Characteristics:
- Soft and fluffy texture
- Swirls of cinnamon sweetness
- Studded with rich chocolate chips
- Perfect for breakfast, snacking, or dessert
User Comments:
- "So easy to make and tastes like something you'd get from a bakery!"
- "The cinnamon swirl adds the perfect touch of spice."
- "I love the combination of chocolate chips and cinnamon."
- "This bread is a hit with my family and friends."
- "Perfect for a cozy fall or winter afternoon."
Special Precautions and Tips:
- For a more intense cinnamon flavor, use 2 tablespoons of cinnamon in the swirl mixture.
- To make the bread vegan, use plant-based butter and buttermilk (made by adding 1 tablespoon lemon juice or vinegar to 1 cup soy milk).
- Let the bread cool completely before slicing to prevent crumbling.
