Description
Indulge in the aromatic and sweet layers of Sweet Cinnamon Pull-Apart Bread, a delightful treat that promises to be the star of your breakfast or dessert table. This recipe combines the tender richness of buttery dough with a warm, cinnamon-infused sugar coating, all finished with a delicate, sweet glaze. It’s a perfect choice for sharing and is guaranteed to make any gathering a little sweeter.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 tablespoons softened butter
- 2 tablespoons (28 grams) melted butter
- 1 cup warm milk (about 105 to 110 degrees F)
- ⅓ cup warm water (about 105 to 110 degrees F)
- ¼ cup (53 grams) granulated sugar
- 2 ¼ teaspoons instant yeast
- 3 ¼ cups (462 grams) all-purpose flour
- 2 teaspoons salt
- 1 cup (212 grams) packed light brown sugar
- 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
- ½ cup (113 grams) melted butter
- 1 cup (114 grams) confectioners’ sugar
- 2 tablespoons milk
Instructions
- Preparing the Dough: In a large measuring cup, combine the milk, water, melted butter, sugar, and yeast. Mix well until the sugar is dissolved and yeast begins to activate. In a stand mixer fitted with a dough hook, blend the flour and salt. Start mixing on low speed, gradually adding the milk mixture. Increase to medium speed and knead for about 5 to 7 minutes until the dough is smooth. Add flour sparingly if the dough sticks to the bowl. Ultimately, it should be soft and slightly sticky.
- First Rise: Transfer the dough to a lightly greased bowl, cover, and let it rise in a warm place until it doubles in size, approximately 1 to 2 hours.
- Preparing the Bundt Pan: Using softened butter, thoroughly grease a 12-cup Bundt pan to ensure that your bread doesn’t stick after baking.
- Forming Dough Balls: Lightly punch down the risen dough and lay it out on a lightly floured or greased surface. Press into a rectangle and cut into 64 pieces. Each piece should then be rolled into a ball.
- Coating the Dough: Melt the butter for coating and mix the brown sugar with cinnamon in a separate bowl. Dip each dough ball first in the melted butter and then roll in the sugar mixture before placing them in the Bundt pan. Arrange them evenly to ensure they don’t stack directly one above the other.
- Second Rise: Cover the pan and let the dough rise again until it’s puffy and nearly doubled in size, about 1 to 2 hours.
- Baking: Preheat your oven to 350 degrees F. Bake the bread in the center of the oven for about 30 to 35 minutes until golden brown. The ideal internal temperature should be between 190 to 200 degrees F.
- Glazing and Serving: Allow the bread to cool in the pan for 5 minutes, then turn it out onto a platter. Whisk confectioners’ sugar with milk to create a smooth glaze, drizzle it over the warm bread, and serve.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 30-35 minutes