Cinnamon Sugar Pull Apart Loaf
Indulge in the irresistibly sweet and flaky delight of a Cinnamon Sugar Pull Apart Loaf, the ultimate treat for cinnamon lovers. This show-stopping bread combines layers of soft, buttery dough with a rich cinnamon-sugar filling, creating a stunning pull-apart effect perfect for sharing. Made with simple pantry staples like all-purpose flour, granulated sugar, and ground cinnamon, this recipe strikes the perfect balance between cozy and decadent. The dough is kneaded to smooth elasticity, rolled out into thin layers, spread with a luscious cinnamon-sugar mixture, and stacked into a loaf pan for a beautiful layered presentation. Baked to golden perfection and finished with a silky vanilla glaze, this fragrant loaf is perfect as a breakfast centerpiece, brunch treat, or afternoon snack. Best served warm, it promises to fill your kitchen with an irresistible cinnamon aroma and reward you with pillowy slices bursting with sweet, spiced flavor!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 3.5 cups All-purpose flour
- 0.25 cups Granulated sugar
- 2.25 teaspoons Instant yeast
- 0.5 teaspoons Salt
- 0.75 cups Whole milk
- 3 tablespoons Unsalted butter (melted)
- 2 Large eggs
- 1 teaspoons Vanilla extract
- 4 tablespoons Unsalted butter (softened)
- 0.75 cups Granulated sugar (for filling)
- 2 teaspoons Ground cinnamon
- 0.5 cups Powdered sugar
- 1 tablespoons Whole milk (for glaze)
- 0.25 teaspoons Vanilla extract (for glaze)
Instructions
In a mixing bowl, combine 3 cups of flour, granulated sugar, yeast, and salt. Mix well.
In a small saucepan, warm the milk until it reaches 110-115°F. Remove from heat and stir in the melted butter, eggs, and vanilla extract until combined.
Gradually add the wet mixture to the dry ingredients, stirring until a sticky dough forms.
Turn the dough out onto a floured surface and knead for 5-8 minutes, adding the reserved 0.5 cup of flour as needed, until the dough is smooth and elastic.
Place the dough in a lightly greased bowl, cover with plastic wrap, and let rise in a warm place for about 1.5 hours or until doubled in size.
While the dough is rising, mix the softened butter, 0.75 cups of granulated sugar, and cinnamon in a small bowl to create the filling.
Once the dough has risen, punch it down and roll it out on a floured surface into a 12x20 inch rectangle.
Spread the cinnamon sugar mixture evenly over the rolled-out dough.
Cut the dough into 6 equal strips lengthwise, then stack the strips on top of each other.
Cut the stack into 6 even squares, creating a total of 6 stacks of 6 layers.
Grease a 9x5-inch loaf pan. Arrange the stacks on their sides in the pan so the layers are visible.
Cover the pan with plastic wrap and let it rise again for 30-45 minutes, or until puffy.
Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
Bake the loaf for 30-35 minutes, or until the top is golden brown and the center is cooked through. If the top browns too quickly, tent the loaf with aluminum foil.
Remove the bread from the oven and let it cool in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
To make the glaze, whisk together powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla extract in a small bowl until smooth.
Drizzle the glaze over the warm loaf before serving.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
3556 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 101.5 g | 130% | |
| Saturated Fat | 58.4 g | 292% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.2 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 612 mg | 204% | |
| Sodium | 1417 mg | 62% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 599.5 g | 218% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 16.2 g | 58% | |
| Total Sugars | 269.9 g | ||
| Protein | 65.9 g | 132% | |
| Vitamin D | 4.9 mcg | 25% | |
| Calcium | 434 mg | 33% | |
| Iron | 22.5 mg | 125% | |
| Potassium | 1018 mg | 22% | |
*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.
