Description
Irresistible sweet cinnamon pull-apart bread weaves magic through layers of buttery dough and warm spices. Delicate segments invite gentle tearing and shared moments of pure comfort. Bakers will savor each caramelized, tender morsel.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 ¼ cups (462 g) all-purpose flour
- 1 cup (212 g) light brown sugar
- 2 ¼ tsps instant yeast
- ½ cup (113 g) melted butter
- 1 cup (105 mL/3.5 fl oz) warm milk
- ⅓ cup (80 mL/2.7 fl oz) warm water
- ¼ cup (53 g) granulated sugar
- 2 tsps ground cinnamon
- 2 tbsps softened butter
- 2 tbsps (28 g) melted butter
- 2 tsps salt
- 1 cup (114 g) confectioners’ sugar
- 2 tbsps milk
Instructions
- Prepare Dough: Whisk milk, water, melted butter, sugar, and yeast in a measuring cup until uniformly blended and yeast becomes activated, creating a smooth liquid base.
- Mix and Knead: In a stand mixer with dough hook, combine flour and salt, gradually incorporating the liquid mixture. Knead at medium speed for 5-7 minutes until achieving a silky, elastic consistency.
- First Rise: Transfer dough to a lightly greased bowl, cover with a clean kitchen towel, and let rise in a warm environment until volume doubles, approximately 1-2 hours.
- Dough Preparation: Gently deflate risen dough on a floured surface, slice into 64 uniform pieces, and roll each into a perfect sphere.
- Coating Process: Melt butter in one bowl; mix brown sugar and cinnamon in another. Dip each dough ball first in melted butter, then thoroughly coat in cinnamon-sugar mixture, arranging strategically in a generously buttered 12-cup Bundt pan.
- Second Rise: Cover pan and allow dough to become puffy and nearly double in size, typically 1-2 hours.
- Baking: Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Position pan on center rack and bake for 30-35 minutes until bread reaches a rich golden-brown color and internal temperature between 190-200 degrees F.
- Finishing Touch: Rest bread in pan for 5 minutes, carefully invert onto a serving platter. Whisk confectioners’ sugar with milk to create a smooth glaze, then artfully drizzle over warm bread before serving.
Notes
- Activate Yeast Precisely: Ensure water and milk temperatures are between 100-110°F to properly activate yeast without killing it.
- Knead for Texture: Proper kneading develops gluten, creating a soft, stretchy dough that pulls apart beautifully and has a tender crumb.
- Rise in Warmth: Use a draft-free, warm spot like near a preheated oven or in a turned-off oven with the light on to help dough rise consistently.
- Prevent Overbaking: Check bread early and use a instant-read thermometer to avoid dry, tough texture; golden-brown color indicates perfect doneness.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Snacks, Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 13
- Calories: 265
- Sugar: 18 g
- Sodium: 144 mg
- Fat: 10 g
- Saturated Fat: 6 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 38 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 25 mg