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Dollywood Cinnamon Bread

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  • Author: samahkitchen
  • Prep Time: 2 hours
  • Cook Time: 30 minutes
  • Total Time: ~2½ hours
  • Yield: 2 loaves 1x
  • Category: Bread
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

This legendary pull-apart cinnamon bread is a Dollywood favorite! Coated in a buttery cinnamon-sugar mixture and drizzled with a sweet glaze, it’s soft, gooey, and absolutely irresistible. Perfect for breakfast, dessert, or a sweet treat anytime.


Ingredients

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For the Dough:

1/2 cup warm water (100-110°F)

3/4 teaspoon active dry yeast

1 tablespoon sugar (plus a pinch for yeast)

1 1/2 cups bread flour

1/2 teaspoon salt

2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted

Cooking spray (for greasing)

For the Cinnamon Coating:

1/4 cup white sugar

1/4 cup brown sugar, packed

1 tablespoon ground cinnamon

6 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted

2 tablespoons light corn syrup

For the Glaze:

1 1/4 cups powdered sugar

2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted

35 tablespoons milk

Pinch of salt


Instructions

Make the Dough

  1. In a small bowl, mix warm water, yeast, and a pinch of sugar. Stir and let sit for 5–8 minutes until foamy.
  2. In a large bowl, whisk together bread flour, remaining 1 tablespoon sugar, and salt.
  3. Add the melted butter and the yeast mixture, then mix until a dough forms.
  4. Knead the dough on a floured surface for about 8 minutes until smooth and elastic.
  5. Place dough in a greased bowl, cover, and let rise in a warm place for 1½ hours or until doubled in size.

2. Shape the Bread

  1. Punch down the dough and divide it into two equal portions.
  2. Shape each portion into a 3×6-inch loaf.
  3. Place on a parchment-lined baking sheet, cover with plastic wrap, and let rise for another 30 minutes to 1 hour until puffy.

3. Prepare the Cinnamon Coating

  1. In a small bowl, mix white sugar, brown sugar, and cinnamon.
  2. In a separate bowl, mix melted butter and corn syrup.

4. Coat and Bake the Bread

  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Line two 9×5-inch loaf pans with parchment paper.
  2. Use a sharp knife to cut four deep slashes across the top of each loaf.
  3. Brush each loaf with the butter-corn syrup mixture, ensuring all sides are coated.
  4. Roll each loaf in the cinnamon-sugar mixture, making sure to get the mixture into the slashes.
  5. Place loaves in the prepared pans and drizzle any remaining butter and sugar mixture over the top.
  6. Bake for 25–30 minutes until golden brown.

5. Make the Glaze

  1. While the bread cools, whisk together powdered sugar, melted butter, and 3 tablespoons of milk. Add more milk as needed until smooth.

6. Serve and Enjoy!

  1. Drizzle the glaze over warm bread or serve it on the side for dipping. Pull apart and enjoy!

Notes

  • Make sure your yeast is fresh for the best rise.
  • Use dark brown sugar for a deeper caramel flavor.

 

  • This bread is amazing with apple butter or extra melted butter.