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Bread Machine Cinnamon Bread is the ultimate easy homemade sweet bread recipe that is perfect for breakfast or snacking. Your bread maker delivers perfectly risen dough with a soft, fluffy texture. With minimal effort and ingredients, you'll have a loaf that's delicious and perfect for a morning treat.

Side photo of partially sliced cinnamon bread with a crock of butter in front of it.

When it comes to homemade bread, there is nothing I love more than the simplicity and flavor of this cinnamon bread recipe for the bread machine .

The no-fuss dough comes together effortlessly in your bread maker. After rolling and filling with a simple cinnamon sugar blend, the dough rises again for a soft, fluffy loaf with swirls of warm cinnamon spice flavor.

This cinnamon bread machine recipe is perfect for an afternoon snack or a cozy morning treat. (Truth be told, I’ve even served this homemade cinnamon loaf for dessert!)

If you are looking for more of my favorite bread machine recipes, don't miss my Bread Machine Sandwich Bread, fluffy bread machine cinnamon rolls and super popular Bread Machine Pumpkin Bread.

Flour, brown sugar, salt, cinnamon, egg, yeast, honey, milk, and water in prep containers.

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Ingredient Notes

I like using buttermilk for extra flavor, but whole milk works well too. Honey adds a nice touch of sweetness, but I’ve tested this with white sugar, and that works as well.

I used King Arthur Flour in testing, which has higher protein than some (especially Southern) all-purpose flours. If you use a different brand, you may need to add a bit more flour. I believe that a gluten-free blend could be substituted in this recipe, but I haven’t tested it.

For cinnamon, I highly recommend this one. It is so full of flavor that it is the only cinnamon you’ll find in my kitchen.

Step by Step

For the full cinnamon bread recipe for the bread machine with measurements, see the recipe card below.

Milk, flour, salt, yeast, honey, and cinnamon. — Place the water, milk, honey, flour, yeast, and salt in your bread machine. Select the dough cycle and process it according to the manufacturer’s instructions.

Ingredients for cinnamon bread in a bread machine. — Grease a 9 x 5 x 3 bread loaf pan.

Cinnamon bread dough on a pastry mat. — Dust a pastry mat with flour, and add the dough to the floured surface. Dust with more flour. Shape the dough into a ball, stretching the dough around the bottom of all four sides.

Cinnamon bread dough rolled out on a pastry mat. — Roll dough into an 8 x 16-inch rectangle.

An egg wash and silicone brush. — Beat the egg and water in a small dish.

And egg wash brushing the inside of cinnamon bread. — Brush the dough with the egg wash using a pastry brush.

Cinnamon and brown sugar in a small bowl. — Mix together the sugar and cinnamon. Sprinkle over the dough.

Bread machine cinnamon bread dough that has been filled with a cinnamon sugar mixture and is being rolled up. — Start from the short side and roll the dough up. Pinch the ends of the dough together and form a loaf by tucking them under.

Cinnamon bread ready to rise in a bread pan. — Transfer the loaf to the prepared pan. Allow to rise for 45 minutes. Preheat your oven to 375°F.

Photo of a loaf of cinnamon bread being brushed with an egg wash. — Brush the top of the dough with the remaining egg wash. Bake for 35 to 40 minutes. Cool in the pan for 5 minutes. Remove from the pan and transfer to a wire rack. Allow to cool before slicing. Reheat and serve warm with butter.

Tips and Tricks

Watch the Proof Time: Watch the time on your dough as it rises, and don’t let it stay in the bread machine past the recommended time. Over-proofing (letting it rise too long) results in a sticky dough that will overfill with air and eventually can pop completely. You also don’t want to underproof your dough, as this will result in a dough that has a tight crumb and is dense.
Cool Before Slicing: Let your bread cool for at least 30 minutes before slicing. This essential step ensures your bread sets properly, making it easier to slice and enjoy those perfect cinnamon swirls. Bonus points if you can let it cool completely.
Add Mix-Ins Carefully: If you’re adding raisins, walnuts, or pecans, make sure to add them at the right time—usually after the initial mixing phase. This prevents them from sinking to the bottom or getting crushed.
Store Properly: Once cooled, store your cinnamon bread in an airtight container, plastic wrap or foil at room temperature. The refrigerator dries out bread, so for longer storage, I recommend storing it in the freezer.

Overhead photo of partially sliced cinnamon bread on a cutting board.

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Side photo of partially sliced cinnamon bread.

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