Country Cinnamon Swirl Bread

I'm always busy with three active sons, so this rich quick bread is a favorite. I like to wrap these loaves to give as gifts. -Sharon Walker, Huntington Station, New York

TOTAL TIME: Prep: 15 min. Bake: 45 min. + cooling YIELD: 1 loaf (12 slices).

Ingredients

• 1/4 cup butter, softened

• 1-1/3 cups sugar, divided

• 1 large egg, room temperature

• 2 cups all-purpose flour

• 1 teaspoon baking powder

• 1/2 teaspoon baking soda

• 1/2 teaspoon salt

• 1 cup buttermilk

• 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon

Directions

• 1. In a large bowl, beat the butter, 1 cup sugar and egg until blended. Combine the flour, baking powder, baking soda and salt; add to egg mixture alternately with buttermilk. In a small bowl, combine the cinnamon and remaining sugar.

• 2. Pour a third of the batter into a greased 8x4-in. loaf pan; sprinkle with a third of the cinnamon sugar. Repeat layers twice. Bake at 350° for 45-50 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool for 10 minutes before removing from pan to a wire rack to cool completely.

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