Cinnamon Pull Apart Bread
Indulge in the irresistible warmth of homemade Cinnamon Pull Apart Bread, a soft, buttery loaf layered with brown sugar and cinnamon, then topped with a luscious vanilla glaze. This pull-apart bread is perfect for breakfast, brunch, or snacking, offering a delightful combination of fluffy yeast dough and crackly, caramelized sweetness in every bite. Featuring straightforward step-by-step instructions, this crowd-pleasing recipe uses pantry staples like all-purpose flour, brown sugar, and ground cinnamon, elevated with a homemade glaze that brings it all together. Whether served fresh from the oven or slightly warmed up, this shareable treat is as fun to eat as it is to bake. Perfect for cozy family mornings or festive gatherings, Cinnamon Pull Apart Bread is sure to become a new favorite in your kitchen!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 3 cups All-purpose flour
- 1 tablespoon Granulated sugar
- 2.25 teaspoons Instant yeast
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 0.75 cups Whole milk
- 4 tablespoons Unsalted butter (melted)
- 2 pieces Large eggs
- 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
- 0.5 cup Brown sugar
- 2 teaspoons Ground cinnamon
- 4 tablespoons Unsalted butter (melted, for filling)
- 1 cup Powdered sugar
- 0.5 teaspoon Vanilla extract (for glaze)
- 2 tablespoons Milk (for glaze)
Instructions
In a large mixing bowl, combine 2 cups of all-purpose flour, granulated sugar, instant yeast, and salt. Mix well to combine.
In a small saucepan, heat the milk over low heat until warm (approximately 110°F). Add the melted butter, eggs, and vanilla extract, whisking to combine.
Gradually add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients, stirring to create a sticky dough. Add the remaining flour 1/4 cup at a time until the dough is soft but not sticky.
Knead the dough on a lightly floured surface for about 6-8 minutes, or until it becomes smooth and elastic.
Place the dough in a lightly greased bowl, cover with a clean kitchen towel, and let it rise in a warm place for 1-1.5 hours, or until doubled in size.
While the dough is rising, prepare the filling by mixing together the brown sugar and ground cinnamon in a small bowl.
Once the dough has risen, punch it down and roll it out on a floured surface into a large rectangle (approximately 12x20 inches).
Brush the dough evenly with the melted butter for the filling, then sprinkle the cinnamon sugar mixture on top, pressing it lightly into the surface of the dough.
Cut the dough into roughly equal-sized strips (about 3 inches wide). Stack the strips on top of each other, then cut the stacked strips into squares.
Layer the squares into a greased 9x5-inch loaf pan, standing them upright. Cover the pan with a kitchen towel and let it rise for 30-45 minutes, or until puffy.
Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Once the bread has risen, bake for 30-35 minutes, or until golden brown and fully cooked through. If the top starts to brown too quickly, cover it loosely with foil.
While the bread is baking, prepare the glaze by whisking together the powdered sugar, vanilla extract, and milk until smooth.
Allow the bread to cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack. Drizzle the vanilla glaze over the warm bread and serve.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
3237 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
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| Total Fat | 112.8 g | 145% | |
| Saturated Fat | 65.9 g | 330% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.2 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 645 mg | 215% | |
| Sodium | 1442 mg | 63% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 498.0 g | 181% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 14.6 g | 52% | |
| Total Sugars | 212.2 g | ||
| Protein | 60.3 g | 121% | |
| Vitamin D | 5.0 mcg | 25% | |
| Calcium | 509 mg | 39% | |
| Iron | 20.1 mg | 112% | |
| Potassium | 1077 mg | 23% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
