Cinnamon Pull-Apart Bread

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Each section of this Cinnamon Pull-Apart Bread is layered with cinnamon, baked to a golden brown, the loaf is then frosted with a cream cheese frosting.

Cinnamon Pull-Apart Bread

There is nothing I love the scent of more than the smell of bread baking … well unless said bread is cinnamon bread… then be still my heart.  This bread I am sharing today is so close to the taste of a cinnamon roll, I say it’s a perfect breakfast treat! 😉

Cinnamon Pull-Apart Bread

Isn’t it pretty?  I seriously thought about not frosting it.  I mean look at how cool it looks just smiling up at you from that bread pan… all golden and coated in cinnamon sugar goodness!

But oh baby …  added the cream cheese frosting, with just a hint of nutmeg to it … and Swoon!  It was perfection.

I have Jean from The Tasty Cheapskate to thank for this superb recipe!  Jean hosts the very delicious blog that I was assigned this month in the Secret Recipe Club.   I have drooled over Jean’s masterpieces in past recipe reveals, but this was the first time I was able to  bake and share from her blog.  Jean shares recipes for real food, and helps you save your pennies at the same time!  She prides herself in her “cheapskate skills” and claims to have gotten them from her childhood family. Nothing wrong with that! I have to tell you though, I literally laughed out loud reading through Jean’s very extensive recipe list.  She has got a very funny wit that I know you will enjoy — so go check out her page, won’t you?

Now don’t think I settled right on this bread.  I mean, I read through so many of Jean’s recipes, it was hard to make a quick selection.  I first contemplated her Pizza Buns, they looked like something my kids would really love.  (I will be making those next)  Then there were the Seven Layer Cookie Bars, that I will be adding to my holiday baking list this year. (if they don’t get made for a tail gate sooner than that!)  In my true character, I look for the Mexican inspired dishes, like her  Enchilada Rice Pot, but I kept seeing these pull apart breads sprinkled through her recipes.  Orange, Chocolate Chip, Lime … but I settled on the Cinnamon.  Had my youngest son not been here to talk me out of it, this bread would have included raisins, too! Next time.

Thanks to Jean, the instructions for the bread process went very smoothly.

I did a step by step picture guide for you to follow when you try it:

 Cinnamon Pull-Apart Bread

1. When the dough is ready, you will be able to make a nice impression with your hand and your fingers won’t get dough stuck to them when you pull it out. It’ll be a nice soft, slightly oily ball of dough.

2. Form dough into a nice ball and place in a bowl to rise covered with a light tea towel.

3. Let dough rise for one hour.  It will double in size.

4. Punch dough down and turn out on to a floured surface to roll out to 12″ x 20″  rectangle. I found it helpful to keep a ruler handy.

5.  Time to fill it. Spread melted butter over dough with your fingers, sprinkle with cinnamon and sugar mixture. Spreading evenly over dough. Then cut into five 12″ x 4″ strips.

6.  Stack these strips one on top of the other.

7.  Cut these strips into 6 equal sections.

8. Place them into a bread pan like you are filing paper. One behind the other. Cover and let rise for another 40 minutes.

9.  They will all be crowded together nicely in the pan.

It seems time consuming, but it really isn’t bad at all.  The end result is so worth it!

Cinnamon Pull-Apart Bread

Yield: 1 loaf

Cinnamon Pull-Apart Bread

Each section of this Cinnamon Pull-Apart Bread is layered with cinnamon, baked to a golden brown, the loaf is then frosted with a cream cheese frosting.

Prep Time 2 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Additional Time 3 hours 18 minutes
Total Time 3 hours 50 minutes

Ingredients

For the Bread:

  • 1/4 cup butter, melted
  • 1/3 cup milk
  • 1/4 cup cool water
  • 1/4 cup sugar
  • 1 Tablespoon yeast
  • 1 1/2 teaspoon vanilla
  • 2 eggs, beaten
  • 2 3/4 cups flour

For the Filling:

  • 1/4 cup butter, melted
  • 1/2 cup sugar combined with ¼ cup brown sugar and 1 1/2 teaspoons cinnamon

Frosting:

  • ½ cup soft cream cheese mixed with 1 cup powdered sugar until creamy. Sprinkle in a little nutmeg if desired.

Instructions

Heat milk and butter in microwave until the butter melts (took about 45 seconds) Add cool water to the hot milk/butter mixture. Mixture should be about 110 degrees.

Mix in sugar, then yeast. Add in beaten eggs. Add vanilla.

Stir in 1 cup of flour, stir in second cup of flour. Add ½ cup more if dough is still really sticky. Add the next ¼ cup to the counter to turn dough out to knead. Add more if needed. Dough will be slightly different than regular bread dough due to the high butter content. When the dough is ready, you will be able to make a nice impression with your hand and your fingers won't get dough stuck to them when you pull it out. It'll be a nice soft, slightly oily ball of dough.

STEP BY STEP GUIDE TO THE PROCESS:

Cinnamon Pull-Apart Bread

STEP 1 : When the dough is ready, you will be able to make a nice impression with your hand and your fingers won't get dough stuck to them when you pull it out. It'll be a nice soft, slightly oily ball of dough.

STEP 2: Form dough into a nice ball and place in a bowl to rise covered with a light tea towel.

STEP 3: Let dough rise for one hour. It will double in size.

STEP 4: Punch dough down and turn out on to a floured surface to roll out to 12" x 20" rectangle. I found it helpful to keep a ruler handy.

STEP 5: Time to fill it. Spread melted butter over dough with your fingers, sprinkle with cinnamon and sugar mixture. Spreading evenly over dough. Then cut into five 12" x 4" strips.

STEP 6: Stack these strips one on top of the other.

STEP 7: Cut these strips into 6 equal sections.

STEP 8: Place them into a well greased bread pan (like you are filing paper.) One behind the other.

STEP 9: Cover and let rise for another 40 minutes. They will all be crowded together nicely in the pan.

Bake at 350 degrees for 30-40 minutes.

Let bread cool for about 10 minutes in the pan. Turn out on a serving platter. Frost with cream cheese frosting.

Nutrition Information:

Yield:

1

Serving Size:

1

Amount Per Serving: Calories: 3916Total Fat: 148gSaturated Fat: 87gTrans Fat: 4gUnsaturated Fat: 48gCholesterol: 740mgSodium: 1311mgCarbohydrates: 588gFiber: 15gSugar: 308gProtein: 64g

Nutrition isn't always accurate.

Cinnamon Pull-Apart Bread

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16 Comments

  1. Hurray! I’m glad you liked it. I love that stuff. Also–and wonderfully–I had you as well. I made your “crack dip” and it was everything you promised and more. Thank you.

  2. What a beautiful looking bread! I understand why you didn’t want to frost it but who can turn down cream cheese frosting? This looks dangerous to have in the house as I would want to eat the pan myself!

    1. I plan to!! I haven’t gotten to my “rounds” yet!! Thanks for stopping by! i hope you have fun in the SRC!!

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