Cinnamon Sugar Pull-Apart Bread (Print Version)

Tender layers with cinnamon sugar, baked into a warm loaf perfect to share at the table.

# What You'll Need:

→ Dough

01 - 3 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
02 - 1/4 cup granulated sugar
03 - 2 1/4 teaspoons active dry yeast
04 - 1 teaspoon salt
05 - 3/4 cup whole milk, warmed
06 - 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted
07 - 2 large eggs, room temperature

→ Cinnamon Sugar Coating

08 - 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
09 - 1 cup granulated sugar
10 - 2 1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon

# Step-by-Step Guide:

01 - Combine warm milk, a pinch of sugar, and yeast in a bowl. Let stand for 5 minutes until foamy.
02 - In a large bowl, blend flour, sugar, and salt. Add melted butter, eggs, and yeast mixture. Stir until a dough forms.
03 - Knead the dough on a lightly floured surface for 8 minutes until smooth. Place in a greased bowl, cover, and let rise for 1 hour in a warm area.
04 - Mix granulated sugar and ground cinnamon in a small bowl. Set aside.
05 - Roll out the dough to a 12 by 20-inch rectangle. Brush melted butter over the dough, then evenly sprinkle the cinnamon sugar mix.
06 - Slice the dough crosswise into 6 equal strips, stack them, and cut into 6 squares. Layer squares upright in a greased loaf pan.
07 - Cover and let rise for 30 minutes until slightly puffed.
08 - Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Bake for 30–35 minutes, until golden brown and cooked through.
09 - Let bread cool in the pan for 10 minutes. Turn out onto a rack and serve warm.

# Top Tips:

01 -
  • Easy dough that is forgiving and beginner friendly
  • Classic flavors with a warm cinnamon swirl in every bite
  • Makes any table feel special and inviting
  • Fun to assemble with kids
02 -
  • The loaf is best eaten warm for ultimate gooeyness
  • Perfect for make ahead and reheats like a dream
03 -
  • Letting the dough rise slowly in a cooler spot brings out the deepest flavor so do not rush it
  • Brush the inside of the loaf pan really well so the bread comes out easily
  • Always taste your cinnamon first It should be sweet fragrant and lively not dull
  • I learned to stack the dough squares with just a touch more sugar than you think you need that becomes pockets of caramel in the finished loaf
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