Description
Dollywood Cinnamon Bread is a pull-apart bread layered with buttery cinnamon-sugar goodness and topped with a sweet vanilla icing drizzle. This easy recipe captures the iconic theme park treat, perfect for breakfast, dessert, or an indulgent snack.
Ingredients
For the Bread Dough:
- 1 (16 oz) loaf frozen bread dough, thawed
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted
For the Icing:
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 2–3 tablespoons milk
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
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- eheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×5-inch loaf pan or line it with parchment paper.
- Roll out the thawed bread dough on a lightly floured surface into a 10×12-inch rectangle.
- In a bowl, mix the sugar and cinnamon.
- Brush melted butter evenly over the dough, then sprinkle the cinnamon-sugar mixture across the surface.
- Slice the dough into 1-inch strips. Stack the strips and cut them into 3–4 smaller stacks.
- Arrange the stacks upright in the prepared loaf pan to create layers.
- Bake for 25–30 minutes, or until the bread is golden brown and cooked through.
- Allow the bread to cool slightly before removing it from the pan.
- For the icing, whisk powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla extract until smooth. Adjust milk for consistency.
- Drizzle icing generously over the warm bread and serve immediately.
Notes
- For added texture, include chopped nuts or raisins between layers.
- Brown sugar can replace granulated sugar for a caramel-like flavor.
- Store leftover bread in an airtight container for up to 5 days or freeze (without icing) for up to 3 months.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
