# What You'll Need:
→ Dry Ingredients
01 - 2 cups all-purpose flour
02 - 1 tablespoon baking powder
03 - 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
04 - 1/2 teaspoon salt
05 - 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
06 - 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
→ Wet Ingredients
07 - 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted and slightly cooled
08 - 1 cup buttermilk, cold
09 - 1 large egg
→ Cheese & Flavorings
10 - 1 1/2 cups sharp cheddar cheese, shredded
11 - 1 cup Flamin Hot Cheetos, finely crushed
→ Cinnamon Sugar Topping
12 - 1/4 cup granulated sugar
13 - 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
14 - 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
# Method Steps:
01 - Preheat oven to 350°F. Grease a standard 9x5-inch loaf pan and line with parchment paper, allowing for an overhang to assist with removal.
02 - In a large bowl, whisk together all-purpose flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, granulated sugar, and ground cinnamon until uniformly blended.
03 - In a separate bowl, whisk together melted butter, cold buttermilk, and egg until thoroughly combined.
04 - Add the wet mixture to the dry ingredients, stirring gently just until incorporated. Do not overmix to preserve a tender crumb.
05 - Fold in shredded cheddar cheese and crushed Flamin Hot Cheetos, ensuring even distribution throughout the batter.
06 - In a small bowl, mix together the topping sugar and ground cinnamon for the cinnamon sugar layer.
07 - Spoon large portions of batter into the prepared pan, sprinkle half the cinnamon sugar mixture over the center layer, then cover with the remaining batter.
08 - Drizzle melted butter over the surface and finish with the rest of the cinnamon sugar topping.
09 - Place pan in the oven and bake for 32 to 38 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center emerges clean.
10 - Allow loaf to cool in pan for 10 minutes before lifting onto a wire rack. Leave to cool completely before slicing.
