Whipped up a storm last weekend. Instant hit! I love passing these out as gifts! Best way to get compliments :P

1. Begin by preheating your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×5-inch loaf pan and set it aside.

2. In a spacious mixing bowl, combine the all-purpose flour, salt, baking powder, and baking soda thoroughly.

3. In a separate bowl, whisk together the granulated sugar and eggs until they form a creamy consistency. Add the buttermilk, vegetable oil, ground cinnamon, and vanilla extract, and mix thoroughly.

4. Gradually introduce the wet mixture into the dry ingredients, stirring until they just come together. Be cautious not to overmix; a few lumps are acceptable.

5. Pour the batter evenly into the prepared loaf pan.

6. In a small bowl, combine the granulated sugar and ground cinnamon for the topping.

7. Drizzle the melted unsalted butter over the batter in the loaf pan. Sprinkle the cinnamon-sugar mixture evenly on top, and you can even create a decorative pattern with a spatula!

8. Place the pan in the preheated oven for 50-60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center emerges clean.

9. Once it’s done baking, remove the cinnamon bread from the oven and allow it to cool in the pan for approximately 10 minutes. Then, transfer it to a wire rack to cool completely.

Serve the cinnamon bread as you like, either plain or toasted with a generous slather of butter.