i don't know what it is, but when the crisp fall weather begins to creep in, i get this itch to bake! i'm not the best baker or cook ever, but i do try to improve on those skills from time to time.

i've been wanting to make this bread for quite some time now. i just bought the cinnamon chips directly from great harvest for $3 per pound. i've tried the ones sold in the grocery store, but they just don't taste the same, in my opinion.

** i substituted almond milk instead of cow milk, and it didn't taste any different!

Click below for the recipe!

Copycat Great Harvest Cinnamon Chip Bread

2 1/4 tsp. active dry yeast
1/3 c. sugar

1 c. cinnamon chips, no more

 
In the bowl of a stand mixer combine yeast, sugar and warm water and allow to sit for 5 minutes.  It should be bubbly and frothy.  If it does not get frothy, start over.  Add the warm milk, oil and egg.  Mix to combine.  Slowly add 2 cups of flour, mix and then add the salt.  Begin adding the remaining flour, 1/2 cup at a time, until the dough pulls away from the side of the bowl.  The dough will be very sticky, but the softer the dough the lighter the bread will be.  So, use the least amount of flour you can handle. 

Add the cinnamon chips and mix just until incorporated.  Since the dough is warm, the chips will melt everywhere if you mix it too long.  Transfer the dough to a greased mixing bowl and allow to rise until doubled in size.  Punch down dough and divide in half.  Form each half into a loaf and place into two greased loaf pans.  Allow to rise until doubled in size.   Bake at 350 degrees for 30-35 minutes.  Makes 2 loaves. 

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