Swirl Cinnamon Bread

Ingredients:

• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 3/4 cup sugar
• 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/2 teaspoon plus 1 1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon, divided
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1 egg
• 1 cup (8 ounces) reduced-fat plain yogurt
• 1/4 cup canola oil
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1/4 cup packed brown sugar

Directions:

1. In a large bowl, combine the flour, sugar, baking soda, 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon and salt.
2. In a small bowl, whisk the egg, yogurt, oil and vanilla.
3. Stir into dry ingredients just until moistened.
4. In a small bowl, combine brown sugar and remaining cinnamon.
5. Spoon a third of the batter into an 8-inch by 4-inch loaf pan coated with cooking spray.
6. Top with a third of the brown sugar mixture.
7. Repeat layers twice.
8. Cut through batter with a knife to swirl the brown sugar mixture.
9. Bake at 350° 45-55 minutes or until a toothpick inserted near the center comes out clean.
10. Cool for 10 minutes before removing from pan to a wire rack.
11. Yield: 1 loaf (12 slices).

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