Cinnamon Swirl Bread

Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9x5-inch loaf pan.
2. In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt until evenly combined.
3. In a large bowl, beat the softened butter with granulated sugar until creamy and light, about 2 minutes.
4. Add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition, then mix in the vanilla bean paste.
5. Alternately add the flour mixture and the milk to the butter mixture, starting and ending with the flour. Mix gently just until smooth; do not overmix.
6. In a small bowl, combine the brown sugar, ground cinnamon, and melted butter for the cinnamon swirl.
7. Spread half of the batter evenly into the prepared loaf pan.
8. Sprinkle half of the cinnamon sugar mixture evenly over the batter layer.
9. Pour the remaining batter over the cinnamon sugar, then sprinkle with the rest of the cinnamon sugar mixture.
10. Run a knife or skewer through the batter vertically and horizontally to create a swirl pattern, being careful not to overmix.
11. Bake for 45 to 50 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
12. Let the bread cool in the pan on a wire rack for 10 minutes, then turn out onto the rack to cool completely before slicing.