This ’90s cowboy bread recipe reminds us of all the good things about school lunch. Here’s how to recreate the magic at home.
Block out memories of homework, awkward school dances and calculus. Instead, revel in the memories of cafeteria food, like this nostalgic cowboy bread recipe. It’s one of our favorite cafeteria copycat recipes!
What is Cowboy Bread?
This cowboy bread is essentially every school’s version of cinnamon coffee cake.
With an interior that’s packed with brown sugar and cinnamon, plus a crumble topping, this old-school favorite from the ’90s is having somewhat of a renaissance. Like so many other TikTok recipes, this one has countless copycat versions going viral.
The recipe we’re putting to the test today comes from @nanajoe19, who recently shared her version of this popular school cafeteria-style cowboy bread.
How to Make Cowboy Bread
This recipe yields 9-12 servings and is made in a 9×9-inch pan.
Ingredients
- 2-1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 cups light brown sugar
- 2/3 cup shortening
- 1/4 cup butter, cold
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon nutmeg
- 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 2 eggs
- 1 cup buttermilk
Editor’s Tip: You can use store-bought buttermilk or learn how to make buttermilk at home. Either works!
Directions
Step 1: Make the crumble mixture
In a large bowl, mix the flour, brown sugar, shortening, butter and salt with a fork (or clean hands) until it resembles coarse crumbs.
Step 2: Reserve part of the crumble mixture
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