Cinnamon Swirl Bread

It's been a while since I posted but I'm back and ready to share this very simple yet tasty recipe with you. This Cinnamon Swirl Bread makes a great addition to brunch, tea, or as an afternoon snack. You will most likely already have all of the ingredients in your refrigerator/pantry and can whip up a loaf in very little time with very little effort.

Swirl Ingredients:

¼ cup brown sugar

2 teaspoons cinnamon

½ teaspoon nutmeg

Bread Ingredients:

2 cups flour

1 tablespoon baking powder

½ teaspoon salt

1 cup sugar (scant)

1 egg, beaten

1 cup milk

1/3 cup oil (I prefer to use either olive or coconut)

½ teaspoon vanilla

Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Butter/oil a 9x5 inch loaf pan. Mix together the brown sugar, cinnamon, and nutmeg in a very small bowl; set aside.

In a large bowl combine the flour, baking powder, salt, and sugar. In a medium bowl combine the egg, milk, oil, and vanilla. Add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients and stir just until moistened. Pour 1/3 of the batter into the loaf pan, then sprinkle 1/3 of the swirl mixture on top and repeat until you have used all of the batter and swirl mixture. Using a knife or wooden skewer, draw a few lines back and forth in the batter to create a marble effect (which you will only be able to see once you slice the bread after baking).

Bake for 45 to 50 minutes, turning the pan in the oven halfway through baking. The loaf is finished baking when a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Let cool, then slice and serve.

Source:  Adapted from http://allrecipes.com/recipe/23376/cinnamon-swirl-bread/