Cinnamon Swirl Grits Bread
MAKES 2 (8½X4½-INCH) LOAVES
Make one of these lovely loaves to keep and one to share with a friend.
½ cup warm whole milk (120° to 130°)
1½ teaspoons instant yeast
2 cups cooked cold stone-ground grits
4 cups all-purpose flour, divided
2 teaspoons kosher salt
¼ cup honey
¼ cup unsalted butter, cubed and softened
⅓ cup unsalted butter, room temperature
⅓ cup sugar
1 tablespoon cinnamon
1 large egg
1 tablespoon water
1. In the work bowl of a stand mixer, add milk and yeast. Let stand until it blooms, about 5 minutes.
2. Add grits, 3 cups flour, salt, honey, and softened butter. With the paddle attachment, mix on low speed until all the ingredients have been incorporated and a shaggy dough begins to form.
Change to dough hook attachment; mix on medium-low speed until
