Cinnamon Roll French Bread

This Cinnamon Roll French Bread is slathered with a buttery cinnamon sugar topping that’s sweet and spicy. This easy bread recipe turns a fluffy inexpensive loaf of french bread into a million dollar treat.

Easy Cinnamon Roll French Bread Recipe

Many of my recipes come together out of necessity. In this case, I was tasked with coming up with a quick brunch bread without extensive time to make something from scratch. I regularly transform those fluffy inexpensive loaves of bread into pizza, french toast and garlic bread so why not a sweet version, like this toasted cinnamon roll bread. This easy bread has a rich and buttery flavor and one of those sweet treats meant for sharing with family and friends for breakfast, brunch, game day dessert, tea time, with a cup of coffee and holiday gatherings.

Checkout this quick list of ingredients to make Cinnamon Roll French Bread: (Scroll down for full printable recipe card.)

• Bread – One 16 ounce loaf fluffy French or Italian bread purchased from the grocery store bakery.
• Butter – Butter for richness.
• Sugar – Light brown sugar for sweetness.
• Flavoring – Pure vanilla extract adds creamy floral notes to the taste.
• Spices – Ground cinnamon and a dash of nutmeg gives the bread its signature flavor.
• Vanilla Cream Glaze – Powdered sugar (confectioner’s sugar), heavy cream and vanilla extract.

How to Make the Best Cinnamon Roll French Bread

• Heat Oven and Prepare Pan – Preheat the oven to 350°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper
• Slice French Bread – Slice the bread in half lengthwise and lay side by side on the parchment.
• Make Cinnamon Butter – In a medium bowl whisk together the softened butter, light brown sugar, vanilla, cinnamon and nutmeg until fully combined.
• Combine – Divide butter mixture between the bread halves spreading from end to end.
• Oven – Bake per the recipe until golden brown and bubbly.
• Slice into Servings- The topping will be hot, so carefully cut into 1-inch slices.
• Make the Glaze – Drizzle over the cinnamon roll french bread. Serve extra glaze on the side.

Kitchen Equipment to Make Cinnamon Roll French Bread Dessert

• A large sheet pan for baking the bread.
• Bread knife and chopping board,
• Two small bowls to make the cinnamon-butter mixture and the glaze.
• Knife or icing spatula to spread the filling onto the bread.
• Measuring cups and spoons.

Recipe Variations, Tips and Substitutions

• Bread – The loaves of french bread used in this recipe is one of those inexpensive fluffy loaves from the grocery store bakery. You can use with Italian or French Bread.
• Make-Ahead Tip – If you need to make it in advance to save time, you certainly can. I recommend slathering each half with the cinnamon butter then wrap separately with plastic wrap. Chill until you’re ready to bake. This can be done up to 1 day in advance.
• Extend the Bake Time – When assembling cinnamon roll bread in advance, just before baking, uncover the bread halves and place onto a parchment lined cookie sheet and bake according to the recipe. The butter, brown sugar and spices melt into the bread and flavor it beautifully. When baking from cold, you may need to lengthen the baking time by 5 minutes or so.
• Spices – You could replace part of the cinnamon with pumpkin pie spice.
• Serving Options – Once baked, mix up the easy vanilla cream glaze and drizzle it on top. Slice and enjoy with a cup of coffee or hot tea for breakfast, brunch, snack or dessert.

Storage and Leftovers

• Leftovers – Store Leftover Cinnamon Roll French Bread wrapped in aluminum foil or an airtight container chilled in the refrigerator.
• Reheating – Reheat gently in the microwave in single serving portions.
• Freezer – You can assemble this bread, then wrap and freeze prior to baking. Thaw in the fridge and bake per the recipe.

More Sweet Cinnamon Desserts Recipes to Make

The smell of cinnamon in the air just makes you feel warm and fuzzy inside. Other cinnamon filled treats to try:

• You can enjoy my Orange Cinnamon Rolls for breakfast, brunch, tea time or dessert.
• Copycat Texas Roadhouse Cinnamon Butter can be slathered on pancakes, muffins, toast and biscuits.
• Homemade Cinnamon Swirl Raisin Bread is better than any you’ll buy.
• Cinnamon Swirl Raisin Biscuits are a delicious option for breakfast or brunch.
• Cinnamon Bun Bread Pudding is a fabulous option for special brunches and holiday gatherings.
• Cinnamon Roll French Toast Muffins made in a cupcake pan.
• Cinnamon Rock Candy from Affair From the Heart.

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