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Easy Cinnamon Roll Pull-Apart Bread

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A quick and easy pull-apart bread bursting with cinnamon sugar goodness, perfect for cozy occasions and shareable treats.

Ingredients

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  • 3 cups all-purpose flour (360g)
  • 1/4 cup granulated sugar (50g)
  • 2 1/4 teaspoons instant yeast (1 packet)
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 3/4 cup whole milk, warmed (180ml)
  • 3 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted (43g)
  • 1 large egg, room temperature
  • 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened (57g) for filling
  • 1/2 cup brown sugar, packed (110g)
  • 2 tablespoons ground cinnamon
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg (optional)
  • 1 cup powdered sugar (120g) for glaze
  • 2 tablespoons whole milk (30ml) for glaze
  • 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract for glaze

Instructions

  1. Activate the yeast: In a large mixing bowl, whisk together warm milk (about 110°F / 43°C), sugar, and yeast. Let sit for 5-7 minutes until foamy.
  2. Make the dough: Add melted butter, egg, salt, and 2 cups (240g) flour to the yeast mixture. Stir until combined, then gradually add remaining flour until a soft, slightly sticky dough forms.
  3. Knead the dough: Turn dough onto a floured surface and knead for 6-8 minutes until smooth and elastic but slightly tacky.
  4. First rise: Place dough in a greased bowl, cover with plastic wrap or damp towel, and let rise in a warm spot for about 1 hour or until doubled in size.
  5. Prepare the filling: Mix softened butter, brown sugar, cinnamon, and nutmeg until smooth and spreadable.
  6. Shape the bread: Punch down dough, roll out into a 12×8 inch (30×20 cm) rectangle. Spread cinnamon sugar filling evenly over dough.
  7. Cut and layer: Cut dough into six 2-inch (5 cm) strips lengthwise. Stack strips, then cut stack into six squares. Place squares in greased baking pan stacked or slightly overlapping.
  8. Second rise: Cover pan loosely and let dough rise for 30-40 minutes until puffy.
  9. Bake: Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Bake bread for 30-35 minutes until golden brown and cooked through. Tent with foil if top browns too fast.
  10. Glaze: While bread cools for 10 minutes, whisk powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla to make glaze. Drizzle over warm bread and let soak before serving.

Notes

Use a silicone pastry brush for easy cleanup. If dough sticks too much while kneading, dust with flour but avoid over-flouring to keep bread tender. For faster rising, warm oven to 100°F (38°C) and place dough inside (turned off). If you want dairy-free, substitute milk and butter with coconut milk and coconut oil. For gluten-free, use a 1:1 gluten-free baking flour blend.

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Keywords: cinnamon roll, pull-apart bread, easy baking, cinnamon sugar bread, cozy breakfast, quick dessert

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