Cinnamon Recipe Ideas for Your Business

Cinnamon is a beloved spice known for its warm, aromatic flavor profile and numerous health benefits. For businesses looking to diversify their product types or appeal to customers’ taste buds, incorporating cinnamon into their products can be a good idea. From baked goods to beverages and beyond, there are endless possibilities for infusing cinnamon’s distinct flavor into your product line. Here we summarize the most unique sellable cinnamon recipe to try!

1. Cinnamon Swirl Bread

Are you looking to launch new product in your bakery? Then, you should try this cinnamon bread recipe!

Cinnamon swirl bread comes out as this fluffy, golden-brown bread that encases a tantalizing ribbon of sweet cinnamon sugar. The warm aroma of freshly baked bread mingled with the comforting scent of cinnamon will turn every head to your shop for sure! 

For two loaves of bread

Ingredients:

• 2 packages (1/4 ounce each) of active dry yeast
• 1⁄3 cup of warm water (110° to 115°C/230° to 235°F)
• 1 cup warm of 2% milk (110° to 115°C/230° to 235°F)
• 1 cup of sugar, divided
• 2 large eggs, room temperature
• 6 tablespoons of butter, softened
• 1 1⁄2 teaspoons of salt
• 5 1⁄2 to 6 cups of all-purpose flour
• 2 tablespoons of cinnamon powder

Directions:

1. In a sizable mixing bowl, blend yeast into warm water until dissolved. Incorporate milk, 1⁄2 cup of sugar, eggs, butter, salt, and 3 cups of flour; mix at medium speed until achieving a smooth consistency. Gradually add the remaining flour to create a soft dough.
2. Transfer the dough onto a floured surface, kneading for 6-8 minutes until it becomes smooth and elastic. Place the dough in a greased bowl, turning it once to coat the top with grease. Cover and allow it to rise in a warm spot until doubled, approximately 1 hour.
3. Combine cinnamon with the remaining 1⁄2 cup of sugar, then deflate the risen dough. Divide it in half and roll out each portion into an 18×8-inch rectangle. Sprinkle each rectangle with approximately 1⁄4 cup of cinnamon sugar, leaving a 1⁄2-inch border. Roll them up jelly-roll style starting from a short side, and seal the seam by pinching it. Place the rolled dough into two greased 9×5-inch loaf pans, seam side down.
4. Cover the dough with kitchen towels and let it rise in a warm spot until doubled again, approximately 1 1⁄2 hours. Preheat the oven to 350°C/662°F.
5. Bake until the bread is golden brown, around 30-35 minutes. Then, remove it from the pans and let it cool on wire racks.

2. Cinnamon-Spiced Cookies

You can also delight your customers with new cookie types. How about some cinnamon-spiced cookies? This dessert is the perfect balance of sweetness and warmth, as cinnamon takes center stage, infusing every crumb with its irresistible taste. Also, you can never go wrong with cookies, it’s a treat for any occasion, right? A classic favorite indeed!

For 2 servings

Ingredients:

• 1 cup of sugar 
• 1⁄2 cup of butter
• 1 large egg
• 1 teaspoon of vanilla
• 1 1⁄2 cups of flour
• 1 1⁄2 teaspoons of cinnamon powder
• 1 teaspoon of baking powder
• 1⁄4 teaspoon of salt
• Cinnamon sugar (adjust it according to taste)

Steps:

1. Combine sugar and butter until creamy in a mixing bowl. Next, crack an egg and 1 teaspoon of vanilla.
2. In a separate mixing bowl, combine flour, cinnamon, baking powder, and salt.
3. Gradually add the flour mixture to the butter mixture, blending until smooth.
4. Cover and refrigerate the dough for at least 2 hours, or until it is firm enough to shape into balls.
5. Form the dough into small balls approximately ¾ inch in diameter.
6. Roll each ball in cinnamon sugar to coat.
7. Place the cookies about 1 inch apart on lightly greased cookie sheets.
8. Bake at 350°C/662°F for about 10 minutes, or until the edges are lightly browned.
9. Allow the cookies to cool slightly on the pans before transferring them to racks to cool completely. Your cookies are now ready to be enjoyed!

3. Cinnamon-Spiced Meat

This dish offers a unique fusion of sweet and savory notes that tantalize the taste buds. Picture this: tender cuts of meat marinated in a rich blend of spices. This will impart a depth of flavor and complexity that is sure to leave a long-lasting impression. Put this cinnamon recipe on your restaurant’s menu, and watch as your customers delight in the unforgettable flavors! 

For 6 servings

Ingredients: 

• 2 lbs of roast beef
• 1 medium-sized cinnamon stick
• 3 tbsp of ground cumin
• 2 red gala apples, sliced core, and skin removed
• 4 celery stalks, chopped
• 2 potatoes, cut into large cubes
• 4 sprigs of fresh thyme
• 5 cloves of garlic
• 1 whole yellow onion, minced to taste salt
• Fresh cracked peppercorn

Steps:

1. Prepare the dish by starting in a Dutch Oven on the stovetop and finishing it in the oven. 
2. Begin by warming olive oil in a Dutch oven over low heat. Add garlic cloves, onions, and celery, sautéing until the onions turn transparent.
3. Increase the heat to medium and add the meat to sear it.
4. Once the meat is browned, add potatoes, apples, thyme, cumin, salt, pepper, and a cinnamon stick. Stir everything together, cover, and cook for 15 minutes. Preheat the oven to 350°C/662°F during this time.
5. When the oven is ready, transfer the Dutch oven into it and cook for approximately 1 hour.
6. See if the dish is fully cooked, remove it from the oven and place it back on the stovetop. Remove and discard the cinnamon stick and partially uncover the Dutch oven.
7. Allow it to cool for 15-20 minutes, during which time the juices will thicken. Serve the dish in bowls and savor!

4. Cinnamon Ice Cream

Lastly, if you’re looking to elevate your dessert menu, you can try a new ice cream flavor: cinnamon! This cinnamon recipe is a perfect balance of creamy indulgence and enticing spice. Imagine velvety textures intertwining with the subtle sweetness and comforting warmth of cinnamon. You can pair it with decadent desserts like apple pie or bread pudding too. We’re sure this menu will give an exquisite impression to your customers. 

Ingredients: 

• 1 egg yolk (may be omitted) 
• 1⁄2 cup of sugar
• 1-2 teaspoons of cinnamon powder (or to taste)
• 1 cup half-and-half of cream
• 1 cup of heavy cream
• 1⁄2 teaspoon of vanilla bean powder

Steps:

(Use an electric ice cream machine)

1. Gently whisk the egg yolk if you’re including it.
2. Combine sugar and 1⁄2 cup of half-and-half cream in a saucepan. If you’re not using the egg yolk, simply mix these two ingredients.
3. Cook the mixture over low heat or in the microwave, stirring frequently until it thickens slightly.
4. Whisk the cooked mixture together with the remaining ingredients.
5. Allow the mixture to cool and chill for a few hours, typically 1-2 hours.
6. Once chilled, pour the mixture into the ice cream machine and follow the manufacturer’s instructions for processing.

By offering a variety of cinnamon-infused products/menus, we hope your business can attract customers who seek unique and flavorful culinary experiences. Apply these recipes for your businesses now, and watch your customers impressed. Cinnamon’s versatility also makes it easily enjoyed alone as it is or as part of a larger meal.

So, Where Can You Buy Bulk Cinnamon for Your Business?

From the recipe suggestions above, obtaining cinnamon in bulk quantities may be necessary as a substantial amount is typically required for commercial baking. Therefore, opting to procure cinnamon wholesale is strongly advised as it can effectively reduce ingredient expenses. Whether you need bulk quantities of Cassia cinnamon sticks or cinnamon powder, we cater to all your requirements. 

Essence Food & Beverage, LLC operates as a direct-trade wholesaler of cinnamon, serving numerous bakery manufacturers, ice creameries, and food factories worldwide. By streamlining our supply chain, you can have a direct connection to our farmers, with no middlemen. Procure cinnamon in bulk (Cassia cinnamon stick) or cinnamon powder directly and secure the freshest wholesale cinnamon sourced from Indonesia today. Explore our spice catalog or submit a request for a wholesale cinnamon quotation here.