Description
Recreate the iconic Dollywood Cinnamon Bread in your own kitchen. Warm, gooey, and packed with cinnamon-sugar flavor!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup warm milk (105-115°F)
- 2 1/4 teaspoons active dry yeast
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 large egg
- 3 1/2 cups all-purpose flour, plus more for dusting
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup packed brown sugar
- 3 tablespoons ground cinnamon
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
- 2 cups powdered sugar
- 1/4 cup milk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Prepare the Dough: In a large bowl, combine warm milk and yeast. Let stand for 5 minutes until foamy. Add sugar, melted butter, salt, and egg to the yeast mixture. Mix well. Gradually add flour, 1 cup at a time, until a soft dough forms. Turn dough out onto a lightly floured surface and knead for 5-7 minutes until smooth and elastic.
- Place the dough in a greased bowl, turning to coat. Cover and let rise in a warm place for 1-1.5 hours, or until doubled in size.
- Make the Filling: In a medium bowl, combine softened butter, brown sugar, and cinnamon until well mixed.
- Assemble the Bread: Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×13 inch baking pan. Punch down the risen dough and turn it out onto a lightly floured surface. Roll the dough into a 12×18 inch rectangle. Spread the cinnamon filling evenly over the dough. Starting from the long edge, roll the dough tightly into a log. Pinch the seam to seal. Cut the log into 12 equal slices. Arrange the slices in the prepared baking pan, cut-side up. Cover and let rise for another 30 minutes.
- Bake: Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes, or until golden brown.
- Make the Glaze: While the bread is baking, whisk together melted butter, powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla extract until smooth.
- Glaze the Bread: Once the bread is out of the oven, let it cool slightly before drizzling the glaze over the top. Serve warm and enjoy!
Notes
- Yeast Activation: Ensure milk temperature is between 105-115°F for optimal yeast activity.
- Kneading: Knead the dough thoroughly for a smooth and elastic texture.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 25-30 minutes
- Category: Bread
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: N/A
- Trans Fat: N/A
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 40mg
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