Description
This Dollywood Cinnamon Bread recipe features a soft, pull-apart bread with a buttery cinnamon-sugar coating and a sweet, creamy icing drizzle. Perfect for breakfast or dessert, this easy-to-make bread uses frozen dough and requires minimal preparation, delivering a delightful balance of warm spices and sweet glaze in every bite.
Ingredients
Scale
Bread and Butter
- 1 lb frozen bread dough, thawed
- 4 Tbsp unsalted butter, melted
Cinnamon Sugar Coating
- 1 Tbsp cinnamon
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar (for cinnamon mixture)
- 1/4 cup brown sugar (sprinkled on top)
Icing
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 2–3 Tbsp milk
Instructions
- Prepare the Pan for Baking: Lightly spray a loaf pan with cooking spray, then line it with parchment paper. Spray the parchment paper inside to keep it in place and prevent sticking.
- Prepare the Dough: Place the frozen bread dough loaf in the parchment-lined pan and thaw according to package instructions, typically 4–7 hours, until fully softened but not yet risen.
- Mix Sugar and Cinnamon: In a shallow dish, combine 1/4 cup granulated sugar with 1 tablespoon cinnamon to create the cinnamon-sugar coating. Set aside.
- Cut the Dough: Using a knife, make 5–6 horizontal slits across the top of the dough about halfway through its depth to allow for easy pulling apart after baking.
- Coat in Butter and Cinnamon Sugar: Generously brush melted butter over the top and into the slits of the dough. Sprinkle the cinnamon-sugar mixture evenly over the dough, ensuring to get plenty inside the slits for flavor.
- Top and Let Rise: Place the loaf pan in a warm area and let the dough rise for 30 minutes until slightly puffed. Then, sprinkle 1/4 cup brown sugar evenly over the top.
- Preheat the Oven: While the dough is rising, preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) to prepare for baking.
- Bake: Bake the risen loaf in the preheated oven for 20–25 minutes, or until fully baked through and golden brown on top.
- Prepare the Icing: While the bread bakes, whisk together powdered sugar and 2–3 tablespoons of milk in a small bowl until smooth, adjusting milk to achieve desired icing consistency.
- Finish and Serve: Remove the bread from the oven and let cool slightly. Drizzle the icing generously over the warm bread. Serve by pulling apart pieces for a delicious, shareable treat.
Notes
- Use thawed bread dough according to package for best results.
- The slits allow the bread to pull apart easily and absorb the cinnamon sugar for flavor.
- Adjust milk in icing to your preferred thickness.
- Ensure the dough is only thawed and slightly risen before baking, not over-proofed.
- Serve warm for the best taste and texture.
