To prepare the bread dough, mix 2 cups of flour, sugar, salt, and dry yeast in a big bowl. In a small pot, warm up the milk, water, and butter on low heat until the butter melts. Allow it to cool until it is warm. Next, pour the warm milk mixture and the eggs into the dry ingredients. Stir until the mixture is smooth. Gradually mix in the last cup of flour and knead the dough for 5 to 7 minutes until it is smooth and stretchy. Shape the dough into a ball and put it in a bowl that has been greased. Place a wet cloth over it and let it sit for around 1 hour or until it doubles in size.
To make the cinnamon filling, mix the softened butter, brown sugar, and ground cinnamon in a small bowl until they are well combined. Put aside.
Making the cinnamon bread: a. Once the dough has grown in size, press it gently to remove any air pockets. Spread it on a surface dusted with flour until it forms a rectangle that is approximately 12 by 16 inches in size. Spread the cinnamon mixture evenly on the flattened dough, leaving a small space around the edges.
Forming the cinnamon bread: a. Roll the dough carefully from one of the long sides, similar to a jelly roll. Squeeze the edge to close it. Using a sharp knife or a dough scraper, cut the log in half lengthwise to reveal the cinnamon filling layers. Twist the two parts together with the cut side facing up to display the filling.
To make cinnamon bread, first, heat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Put the dough with a twisted shape into a loaf pan that has been greased. c. Place a wet cloth over the pan and allow it to rise for another 30 minutes.
Baking: Bake the cinnamon bread in the oven that has been heated beforehand for 30-35 minutes, or until the top is golden brown and the bread sounds hollow when you tap it.
Making the glaze: a. While the bread is in the oven, make the glaze. In a little bowl, combine icing sugar, milk, and vanilla extract until you get a smooth glaze.
Final steps: After taking the cinnamon bread out of the oven, allow it to cool in the pan for a few minutes before moving it to a wire rack to cool down completely. Pour the sauce over the bread once it has cooled down.
Your tasty homemade Cinnamon Bread is now ready to eat! It's great for breakfast, brunch, or a delicious snack.
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