Delicious Easy Cinnamon Loaf (Print Version)

# Ingredients:

→ Dry Ingredients

01 - 1.5 cups all-purpose flour
02 - 1.5 teaspoons baking powder
03 - 0.5 teaspoon baking soda
04 - 0.5 teaspoon salt
05 - 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
06 - 0.5 cup granulated sugar

→ Wet Ingredients

07 - 0.25 cup unsalted butter, melted
08 - 1 large egg
09 - 1 cup buttermilk
10 - 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

→ Topping

11 - 0.25 cup granulated sugar
12 - 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
13 - 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted

# Instructions:

01 - Preheat the oven to 350°F (180°C) and grease a 9×5-inch loaf pan.
02 - In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, and granulated sugar.
03 - In a separate bowl, beat the melted butter, egg, buttermilk, and vanilla extract until smooth.
04 - Gradually add the wet mixture to the dry ingredients, stirring gently until just combined, avoiding overmixing.
05 - Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan evenly.
06 - Mix granulated sugar and cinnamon for the topping, sprinkle evenly over the batter, then drizzle with melted butter.
07 - Bake for 45 to 50 minutes in the preheated oven, until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.

# Notes:

01 - To ensure a tender texture, avoid overmixing the batter which can develop gluten and toughen the loaf.

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