Description
Dollywood Bread is a sweet, cinnamon-sugar coated pull-apart bread with a buttery glaze, perfect for breakfast or dessert. Made from thawed frozen bread dough and scented with cinnamon sugar, this bread rises until fluffy, then bakes to a golden perfection and is finished with a smooth confectioner’s sugar glaze.
Ingredients
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For the Bread:
- 1/2 tablespoon cinnamon
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1 pound frozen bread dough, thawed
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
For the Glaze:
- 1 cup confectioner’s sugar, sifted
- 3 tablespoons water
Instructions
- Prepare the Pan: Spray an 8 1⁄2 by 4 1⁄2 by 2 1⁄2-inch loaf pan with cooking spray and line it with parchment paper for easy removal of the bread.
- Mix Cinnamon Sugar: In a shallow dish, combine 1/2 tablespoon cinnamon and 1/2 cup granulated sugar. Set aside.
- Score the Dough: Make four deep, horizontal slits across the top of the thawed bread dough to create the signature pull-apart look.
- Butter the Dough: Generously brush the melted butter all over the loaf, ensuring it gets into all crevices, sides, and bottom. You may dip the dough in the butter if easier.
- Coat with Cinnamon Sugar: Roll the buttered loaf in the cinnamon sugar mixture, making sure the mixture gets into the slits and crevices.
- Let Rise: Place the loaf in the prepared loaf pan and set it in a warm spot. Let it rise for 30 minutes while you preheat the oven to 300 degrees Fahrenheit.
- Bake the Bread: Bake the bread for 35 minutes or until the top is golden brown and the bread is cooked through.
- Make the Glaze: In a small bowl, combine the sifted confectioner’s sugar with 3 tablespoons of water until smooth and pourable.
- Cool and Glaze: Remove the bread from the pan and let it cool on a wire rack. While it is still warm, drizzle with the glaze. Add additional glaze once the bread has cooled if desired.
Notes
- Using thawed frozen bread dough saves time and provides a consistent texture.
- The deep slits in the dough help achieve the signature pull-apart effect and allow the butter and cinnamon sugar to soak in.
- If the glaze is too thick, add a few more drops of water for a smoother consistency.
- You can substitute the butter with margarine or a dairy-free alternative to adjust for dietary preferences.
- Keep the risen bread covered loosely with a kitchen towel to prevent drying out during the rise.
- For a stronger cinnamon flavor, sprinkle additional cinnamon sugar on top before baking.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 220 kcal
- Sugar: 14 g
- Sodium: 130 mg
- Fat: 9 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 30 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 20 mg
