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Cinnamon Swirl Loaf French Toast

March 22, 2010 by Suzie the Foodie 11 Comments

Cinnamon Swirl Loaf French Toast

We have been living in vacationland-at-home these days. My husband has some time off and I have been indulging in brunch, that magical meal. My favourite meal! I normally do not make dessert bread because I end up eating too much of it but when we have days and days to indulge in French toast, why not?!

Cinnamon Swirl Loaf

I used my breadmaker to make the dough for me. I put the following into the pan in this order: 1 cup lukewarm milk, 1 egg, 3/4 tsp salt, 3 tbsp sugar, 2 tbsp soft butter, 3 cups flour and 1 1/4 tsp yeast. As usual I watched the dough come together and it seemed a little dry so I added some lukewarm water to bring it together. I selected the dough cycle and two hours later once it was done I moved it over to a lightly floured board and covered with a bowl for 15 minutes. Then I made the filling: 1/4 cup of chopped pecans, 1/2 cup of brown sugar, 1/4 tsp of cinnamon and 2 tbsp of melted butter.

Cinnamon Swirl Loaf

I rolled the dough out to around 16″ x 8″ and added the filling and smoothed it out within 1/2″ of the edges. I rolled up the dough starting at the short side and put in a lightly greased loaf pan. I covered it and put it in my microwave with a glass of hot water to rise for 30 minutes.
Cinnamon Swirl Loaf

To prevent big bubbles, I poked the loaf with a large skewer quite a few times as well as brushing on some melted butter before putting it in the 350F oven for 35-40 minutes.

Cinnamon Swirl Loaf

See the cinnamon butter oozing out?

I don’t think there are supposed to be gaps in the bread like this, not sure why it happened but it did not interfere with the flavour. I was just worried that the next day when I sliced it to make French toast that it was all going to fall apart:

Cinnamon Swirl Loaf French Toast

No need to worry, everything stayed together. Well, except the pecans. They fell out here and there but it was worth it!
Oh to have the house filling up with the scent of cinnamon bread baking in the oven! Only to be followed by it being grilled in butter and then slathered with syrup?! Not your every-day menu but while on holidays-at-home? Perfect. I love it when life tastes delicious. Is my husband spoiled or what?!
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  1. Roberta says

    March 22, 2010 at 11:55 am

    I need a bread-maker. I think my kids would love this (without the nuts) – I’ll have to make one loaf with and one without!

    The pictures look great Suzie!

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  2. Debra She Who Seeks says

    March 22, 2010 at 12:56 pm

    I’ve said it before and I’ll say it again — your husband is the luckiest, best-fed guy in Canada! The cinnamon swirl French toast looks heavenly!

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  3. Suzie Ridler says

    March 22, 2010 at 12:58 pm

    Seriously, I can not live without a breadmaker! šŸ™‚ I am sure you can make this without one, I just don’t know how to do it. Thanks Roberta! Glad the pics turned out OK. The sun has disappeared again, that will make this week challenging.

    Debra, the best part is he freely admits it to everyone! LOL. Yes, spoiled rotten.

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  4. Debra She Who Seeks says

    March 22, 2010 at 3:45 pm

    Hey Suzie, I just read a quotation that made me think of you and your battles with those who insist something is not homemade unless absolutely everything is made from scratch:

    “If you want to make an apple pie from scratch, you must first create the universe.” (Carl Sagan)

    Ha ha! Take that, purists!

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  5. bunkycooks says

    March 22, 2010 at 6:08 pm

    What time do you usually serve brunch? šŸ˜‰

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  6. AvaDJ says

    March 22, 2010 at 8:03 pm

    Looks amazing, I think I can smell it from here. Lucky husband to have such an enthusiastic and talented wife. Now I know I really need to get a breadmaker, you’ve convinced me.

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  7. Suzie Ridler says

    March 22, 2010 at 9:37 pm

    Debra, that quote ROCKS! I love it! And it’s so true. I will have to remember that one for sure if there are any other homemade issues.

    Bunkycooks, sadly, the kitchen is closed for brunch ATM. Just getting ready to make some dinner, I have no idea what I am going to make.

    Thanks Ava! Doesn’t it smell wonderful? Yes, a breadmaker is a lifesaver! I got mine at Canadian Tire, it’s Black & Decker and is my newest best friend in the kitchen.

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  8. Tammy says

    March 22, 2010 at 9:47 pm

    Suzie – this looks amazing! I LOVE the quote, Debra!!

    Suzie – where do you find your breadmaker recipes? I’ve only used my breadmaker once – travesty, I know! I am intimidated in coming up with the right recipes for it though!

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  9. Suzie Ridler says

    March 23, 2010 at 12:55 pm

    Hey Tammy! I have a now-out-of-print book that I change the recipes up here and there and play with. Because it is out of print I share the recipe online so others can make it. You can also just change recipes when it comes to the kind of dried fruit or flavourings.

    Allrecipes.com have some pretty good recipes to try, I got a great onion bun recipe although I find that I always have to add liquid to them for them to come together.

    http://allrecipes.com/Search/Recipes.aspx?WithTerm=breadmaker

    I think the best breadmaker recipes have the dough made in the machine and then you finish in the oven and it is perfect for making pizza dough.

    I hope that helps Tammy and that you have some fun with your breadmaker!

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  10. Richard says

    March 24, 2010 at 12:18 am

    Looks great, nice site. Check out my new site at http://www.cuisinemanager.com

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  11. Miss. Tarrah Dame says

    April 1, 2010 at 2:27 am

    wow this looks awesome! I have been on this cinnamon toast kick and have been posting such recipes on my baking blog a lot lately. cant wait to try this!
    http://cuppycakebakes.blogspot.com

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