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Fresh milled flour cinnamon sugar donut bread with a slice cut off sitting on a cutting board.

Fresh Milled Flour Cinnamon Sugar Donut Bread (Soft, Tender & Bakery Style)

This fresh milled flour cinnamon sugar donut bread is soft, tender, and full of classic donut flavor, all without frying. Made from scratch with freshly milled flour and finished with a buttery cinnamon sugar coating, this easy quick bread is perfect for breakfast, snacking, or sharing with family and friends.
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 50 minutes
Rest Time: 20 minutes
Total Time: 1 hour 20 minutes
Yield: 10 slices

Equipment

Ingredients

The Donut Bread

  • 260 grams fresh milled soft white wheat flour (2 cups)
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1½ teaspoon cinnamon
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • 1 tablespoon baking powder
  • 1 cup whole milk
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • ½ cup butter (melted)
  • 2 large eggs

For the Cinnamon Sugar Topping

  • 2 tablespoons butter (melted)
  • ¼ cup granulated sugar
  • 1 teaspoon cinnamon

Instructions

  • Mill the Flour and Preheat Oven
    Weigh or measure out the wheat berries and mill on the finest setting. Preheat oven to 350°F.
  • Mix the Batter
    Combine the dry ingredients in one bowl and the wet ingredients in another. Add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients mixing gently until it is just combined. Avoid overmixing if you have a few lumps in the batter that is perfectly fine.
  • Let the Batter Rest
    Allow the batter to rest for about 10 minutes. This is a key step when baking with fresh milled flour and helps ensure a soft, tender loaf.
  • Bake
    Pour the batter into a greased loaf pan and bake for 50 minutes or until golden and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. Allow the bread to cool in the loaf pan for 10-15 minutes.
  • Add the Cinnamon Sugar
    After allowing the bread to cool in the loaf pan transfer the bread to a wire cooling rack. Brush with melted butter and coat generously with the cinnamon sugar mixture. This step gives the bread that unmistakeable donut flavor.

Notes

Tips for Perfect Fresh Milled Flour Donut Bread

  • Use soft white wheat for the most tender crumb.
  • Measure flour by weight if possible, fresh milled flour can vary.
  • Don’t skip the rest time, it makes a noticeable difference.
  • Apply the cinnamon sugar while warm so it sticks evenly.
  • Store uncovered until fully cooled to prevent sogginess.

Storage & Freezing

  • Room Temperature: Store tightly wrapped for up to 3 days
  • Refrigerator: Keeps well for up to 5 days
  • Freezer: Slice, wrap individually, and freeze for up to 3 months
To reheat, warm slices briefly in the microwave or toaster oven.