“Decadent Cinnamon Roll Pull-Apart Bread with Sweet Glaze Recipe”

“Decadent Cinnamon Roll Pull-Apart Bread with Sweet Glaze Recipe”

Ingredients:

• For the dough:
  • 2 and 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 package instant yeast (about 2 and 1/4 teaspoons)
  • 1/2 cup water
  • 1/4 cup milk
  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 1 large egg
• For the filling:
  • 1/2 cup brown sugar
  • 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
  • 1/4 cup unsalted butter, softened
• For the glaze:
  • 1 cup powdered sugar
  • 1-2 tablespoons milk or cream
  • 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract

Instructions:

Dough Preparation:

1. Make the dough: In a large bowl, mix 2 cups flour, sugar, salt, and yeast. In a microwave-safe bowl, heat water, milk, and butter until warm (not boiling). Add this to the flour mixture along with the egg. Stir until a soft dough forms, adding up to 3/4 cup more flour to prevent it from being too sticky.
2. Knead the dough: Turn the dough out onto a floured surface and knead for about 6-8 minutes until smooth and elastic.
3. First rise: Place the dough in a greased bowl, cover, and let rise in a warm place until doubled in size, about 1 hour.

Filling and Assembly:

4. Prepare the filling: Mix brown sugar and cinnamon in a bowl.
5. Roll and cut the dough: After the dough has risen, roll it out on a floured surface into a 15×9 inch rectangle. Spread softened butter over the dough, and then sprinkle evenly with the cinnamon-sugar mixture.
6. Shape the bread: Cut the dough into strips about 3 inches wide. Stack the strips on top of each other and then cut into squares. Stack the squares in a greased 9×5 inch loaf pan.
7. Second rise: Cover the loaf pan and let the dough rise again until puffed, about 30-45 minutes.

Baking:

8. Bake the bread: Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Bake the bread for 30-35 minutes until golden brown on top. If it browns too quickly, cover the top with foil midway through baking.

Glazing:

9. Make the glaze: Whisk together powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla until smooth. Adjust the milk quantity to achieve the desired consistency.
10. Drizzle the glaze: Once the bread is slightly cooled, drizzle the glaze over the top.

Conclusion:

This cinnamon roll pull-apart bread is as delicious as it is beautiful, with layers of sweet cinnamon sugar and a rich, creamy glaze. It’s sure to be a hit at any gathering or a special treat for a leisurely morning at home. Enjoy the aromatic and delightful experience of baking and sharing this scrumptious bread!