Description
Irresistible sweet cinnamon pull-apart bread promises pure comfort from first warm, gooey bite. Layers of delicate dough swirled with spicy cinnamon sugar invite pure indulgence that will melt hearts and satisfy deepest comfort cravings.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 3 ¼ cups (462 grams) all-purpose flour
- 1 cup (212 grams) packed light brown sugar
- 1 cup (105 milliliters/3.5 fluid ounces) warm milk
- ⅓ cup (80 milliliters/2.7 fluid ounces) warm water
Yeast and Sweeteners:
- 2 ¼ teaspoons instant yeast
- ¼ cup (53 grams) granulated sugar
- 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
Butter and Finishing Ingredients:
- 2 tablespoons softened butter
- 2 tablespoons (28 grams) melted butter
- ½ cup (113 grams) melted butter
- 2 teaspoons salt
- 1 cup (114 grams) confectioners’ sugar
- 2 tablespoons milk
Instructions
- Craft a silky dough by whisking milk, water, melted butter, sugar, and yeast in a measuring cup until the mixture becomes uniform and yeast activates.
- In a stand mixer using a dough hook, combine flour and salt, then gradually incorporate the liquid mixture, kneading at medium speed for 5-7 minutes until the texture becomes smooth and elastic.
- Transfer the dough to a lightly greased bowl, envelop with a clean kitchen towel, and allow it to rise in a warm environment until it expands to double its original volume, approximately 1-2 hours.
- Generously coat a 12-cup Bundt pan with softened butter to prevent sticking during baking.
- Deflate the risen dough gently and spread it on a floured surface, then slice into 64 uniform pieces and roll each into a perfect sphere.
- Prepare the coating by melting butter in one bowl and mixing brown sugar with cinnamon in another.
- Immerse each dough ball first in melted butter, then roll thoroughly in the cinnamon-sugar mixture, strategically positioning them in the Bundt pan to create an appealing layered arrangement.
- Cover the pan and permit a second rise until the dough becomes puffy and nearly doubles, typically 1-2 hours.
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F and position the pan in the center rack.
- Bake for 30-35 minutes until the bread achieves a rich golden-brown hue and reaches an internal temperature between 190-200 degrees F.
- Allow the bread to rest in the pan for 5 minutes, then carefully invert onto a serving platter.
- Whisk confectioners’ sugar with milk to create a smooth glaze, drizzling it artfully over the warm bread before serving.
Notes
- Dough Precision Matters: Kneading the dough for exactly 5-7 minutes creates the perfect texture, ensuring a soft and slightly sticky consistency that’s crucial for pull-apart bread success.
- Temperature Is Key: Maintaining a warm environment during rising helps yeast activate properly, dramatically improving the bread’s volume and texture.
- Strategic Arrangement Technique: Carefully positioning dough balls prevents stacking, allowing each piece to cook evenly and create beautiful, distinct layers.
- Butter and Sugar Magic: Dipping each dough ball in melted butter then coating with cinnamon-sugar creates an irresistible caramelized exterior that brings maximum flavor.
- Doneness Check: Use an instant-read thermometer to confirm the bread’s internal temperature between 190-200°F, guaranteeing a perfectly baked result without dry edges.
- Serving Recommendation: Drizzle warm glaze immediately after baking to enhance the bread’s moisture and create an appetizing, glossy finish that makes the dessert look professionally prepared.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Snacks, Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12
- Calories: 339
- Sugar: 20 g
- Sodium: 118 mg
- Fat: 14 g
- Saturated Fat: 8 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 47 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 32 mg