CINNAMON BREADSTICKS

Cinnamon Sugar Breadsticks bring bakery-style sweetness right into your kitchen. Freshly baked from scratch, these breadsticks combine the warmth of brown sugar and cinnamon with the comfort of homemade bread dough. Each stick is soft and pillowy inside, with a delicate golden crust and a buttery cinnamon-sugar coating that melts into every bite.

This recipe blends simple pantry staples with nostalgic flavors reminiscent of warm cinnamon rolls, without the fuss of complicated shaping or fillings. It’s the kind of treat that fills your kitchen with the comforting aroma of freshly baked bread and spice, perfect for weekend baking, family gatherings, or cozy holiday mornings.

In true Caribbean home-baking fashion, the touch of brown sugar deepens the flavor and adds a gentle caramel note. Drizzled with a vanilla glaze, these breadsticks strike the perfect balance between sweet and buttery, ideal for enjoying alongside a cup of tea, coffee, or hot chocolate.

INGREDIENT DETAILS

Flour
Forms the base of the dough, giving body and soft structure to the breadsticks.

Warm Water
Activates the yeast and helps form a smooth, elastic dough.

Brown Sugar
Adds warmth and caramel sweetness to both the dough and the cinnamon topping.

Yeast
Leavens the dough, creating a soft, airy texture.

Olive Oil
Adds richness and helps keep the bread tender.

Salt
Balances sweetness and enhances overall flavor.

Butter (melted)
Used for brushing the breadsticks, adding buttery flavor and helping the sugar topping stick.

Cinnamon Powder
Brings a warm, fragrant spice that pairs beautifully with the brown sugar.

Icing Sugar
Used to make the sweet glaze that finishes the breadsticks.

Milk
Adds smoothness and helps dissolve the icing sugar for a pourable glaze.

Vanilla Extract
Infuses the icing with a sweet, aromatic note that ties everything together.

INGREDIENT ALTERNATIVES

Flour
Swap 1: Bread flour for extra chewiness
Swap 2: Half whole-wheat flour for a heartier texture

Brown Sugar
Swap 1: Coconut sugar for a caramel-like flavor
Swap 2: White sugar plus ½ tsp molasses

Yeast
Swap 1: Instant yeast (no proofing needed)
Swap 2: Baking powder for a quick-bread version (texture will differ)

Olive Oil
Swap 1: Melted butter for richer flavor
Swap 2: Coconut oil for a subtle tropical note

Cinnamon Powder
Swap 1: Pumpkin spice blend for a seasonal twist
Swap 2: Mixed spice for a more Caribbean-style flavor

Milk
Swap 1: Evaporated milk for richness
Swap 2: Any plant-based milk (almond, oat, coconut)

Vanilla Extract
Swap 1: Almond extract for a bakery-style aroma
Swap 2: Cinnamon essence for stronger spice flavor

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CINNAMON BREADSTICKS

Author: 3bcc10 Cooking Method: Fall Inspired Recipes Courses: Appetizers, Breads and Flatbreads, Breakfast and Brunch, Desserts Recipe Keys: Corn Free Egg Free Nut Free Soy Free

Difficulty: Beginner Prep Time 15 mins Cook Time 25 mins Total Time 40 mins

Servings: 12

Description

These warm cinnamon sugar breadsticks are soft on the inside, lightly golden on the outside, and finished with a creamy vanilla glaze, a cozy, easy-to-make treat perfect for brunch or dessert.

Dough

Servings

• 2 ¼ cups flour (plus more for dusting)

• 1 cup warm water

• 1 tbsp brown sugar

• 1 tbsp yeast

• 1 tbsp olive oil

• 1 tsp salt

Topping

• 3 tbsp brown sugar
• 4 tbsp melted butter
• ½ tsp cinnamon powder
• Pinch of salt

Icing

• ¼ cup icing sugar
• Milk (as needed)
• Splash of vanilla extract

Instructions

1. In a medium mixing bowl, combine the flour, brown sugar, yeast, salt, and olive oil. Gradually add the warm water while mixing until the dough comes together.
2. Transfer to a floured surface and knead for 6–7 minutes until the dough is smooth and elastic. Place it into a greased bowl, cover with a towel, and let rest for 45–50 minutes or until doubled in size.
3. While the dough rests, mix the brown sugar, cinnamon, and salt for the topping in a small bowl. In another small bowl, combine icing sugar, milk, and vanilla to form the glaze. Set both aside.
4. Once the dough has risen, punch out the air and transfer it to a floured surface. Roll or press to about 1–1½ inches thick, then cut into strips the length of a standard baking sheet. Let the strips rest for 10–12 minutes.
5. Brush each strip generously with melted butter, then sprinkle evenly with the cinnamon sugar mixture. Bake in a preheated oven at 350°F (175°C) for 22–25 minutes, or until the bottoms are lightly golden brown.
6. Remove from the oven and let cool slightly before drizzling with the icing glaze. Serve warm for the best texture and flavor.

Note

For a richer flavor, use half milk instead of water when making the dough.

To keep breadsticks soft, store in an airtight container once cooled.

Reheat in the oven at 300°F for 5–7 minutes or microwave for 10 seconds.

Add a sprinkle of nutmeg or cardamom to the sugar topping for extra warmth.

For a savory version, skip the cinnamon sugar and brush with garlic butter instead.

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