Light & Fluffy Cinnamon Swirl Bread | Cook and a Half | Food52

Food52 Resident Samantha Seneviratne and her son Artie share a recipe for cinnamon swirl bread that’s light, fluffy, and incredibly yummy. Mashed potatoes are used as a secret ingredient to make the dough ultra-tender and soft. Cinnamon sugar adds both sweetness and spice for a heavenly baked treat. GET THE RECIPE ►► https://f52.co/3wFc14W

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PREP TIME: 5 hours 30 minutes
COOK TIME: 35 minutes
MAKES: 2 loaves

INGREDIENTS

3/4 cup whole milk, heated to about 115°F, plus more for the egg wash
1/4 cup granulated sugar, divided
1 tablespoon active dry yeast
2 large eggs, divided
1 teaspoon kosher salt
1/4 cup (160 grams) mashed russet potato (about 1 large potato, peeled, boiled, mashed, and cooled completely)
4 cups (480 grams) all-purpose flour
8 tablespoons (113 grams) butter, at room temperature, plus more for the pan
3/4 cup packed light brown sugar
2 teaspoons ground cinnamon

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