Ingredients
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- 1 cup butter, softened
- 2 cups granulated sugar
- 2 eggs
- 2 cups buttermilk
- 4 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 teaspoons baking soda
- 2/3 cup brown sugar
- 2 tablespoons ground cinnamon
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease two 9×5-inch loaf pans.
- Cream together butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition.
- Stir in buttermilk until fully combined.
- Whisk flour and baking soda in a separate bowl.
- Gradually add dry ingredients to wet mixture until just combined.
- Mix brown sugar and cinnamon in a small bowl.
- Pour 1/4 of the batter into each pan and sprinkle with 1/4 of the cinnamon mixture.
- Add remaining batter and top with the rest of the cinnamon mixture.
- Swirl gently with a knife to create a marbled effect.
- Bake 45–50 minutes until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Cool in pan 10 minutes, then transfer to wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
- Add 1 teaspoon vanilla extract for extra flavor if desired.
- Avoid overmixing to keep the bread soft and tender.
- Cool completely before slicing for clean cuts.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian