Grandma's Classic cinnamon bread recipe: A Warm & Easy Swirl

Instructions:

1. Combine warm milk, sugar, and yeast in a bowl. Let sit for 5-10 minutes until foamy.
2. In a large bowl (or the bowl of a stand mixer), combine flour, salt, yeast mixture, melted butter, eggs, and vanilla. Mix until a shaggy dough forms.
3. Knead the dough on a lightly floured surface for 8-10 minutes, or in a stand mixer with a dough hook for 5-7 minutes, until smooth and elastic.
4. Place the dough in a lightly oiled bowl, turning to coat. Cover and let rise in a warm place for 1-1.5 hours, or until doubled in size.
5. While the dough rises, mix the softened butter, sugar, and cinnamon together in a small bowl.
6. Punch down the dough. On a lightly floured surface, roll the dough into a 9x12 inch rectangle.
7. Spread the softened butter mixture evenly over the dough rectangle.
8. Starting from the long edge, tightly roll the dough into a log. Pinch the seam to seal. Cut the log into 8-10 slices.
9. Arrange the slices cut-side up in a greased 9x5 inch loaf pan. Cover and let rise for 30-45 minutes, or until puffy.
10. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Bake for 30-35 minutes, or until golden brown and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
11. Let the bread cool in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely. If desired, whisk together powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla for the glaze, and drizzle over the cooled bread.