Instructions:

1. Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease two loaf pans.
2. Prepare Batter:
   • In a large mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter and 2 cups of sugar until light and fluffy.
   • Add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition.
   • Stir in the buttermilk.
   • Gradually add the flour and baking soda, mixing until just combined. Do not overmix.
3. Prepare Cinnamon/Sugar Mixture:
   • In a small bowl, mix together 2/3 cups of sugar and 2 teaspoons of cinnamon.
4. Assemble the Bread:
   • Pour half of the batter (or a little less) into the greased loaf pans, dividing it equally between the two pans.
   • Sprinkle about 3/4 of the cinnamon/sugar mixture evenly over the batter in each pan.
   • Add the remaining batter to the pans, spreading it evenly.
   • Sprinkle the remaining cinnamon/sugar mixture on top.
5. Swirl:
   • Use a knife to swirl the cinnamon/sugar mixture into the batter. This will create a marbled effect.
6. Bake:
   • Bake in the preheated oven for 45-50 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
7. Cool:
   • Allow the bread to cool in the pans for 20 minutes before removing from the pans and transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
8. Serve:
   • Slice and serve. Enjoy your homemade Amish Cinnamon Bread as a breakfast treat, dessert, or a thoughtful gift.

Tips:

• For a richer flavor, you can add a teaspoon of vanilla extract to the batter.
• If you don’t have buttermilk, you can easily make your own by adding 2 tablespoons of vinegar or lemon juice to 2 cups of milk and letting it sit for 5-10 minutes.
• Store the bread in an airtight container to keep it fresh.

Enjoy your delicious Amish Cinnamon Bread!