Cinnamon Pull Apart Bread from Scratch

Indulge in the ultimate homemade treat with this Cinnamon Pull Apart Bread from Scratch—a soft, buttery loaf layered with rich cinnamon-sugar goodness and topped with a luscious vanilla glaze. Perfect for breakfast, brunch, or dessert, this pull-apart bread is made with simple pantry staples like all-purpose flour, brown sugar, and ground cinnamon, combined with a hands-on kneading technique that creates a tender, pillowy texture. Each tear-apart piece reveals golden layers of sweet cinnamon filling, baked to perfection in a 9x5-inch loaf pan. Finished with a drizzle of creamy icing, this recipe transforms traditional cinnamon rolls into an eye-catching loaf that’s as fun to eat as it is to make. Whether for a cozy family morning or a festive gathering, this warm, aromatic bread is guaranteed to be the centerpiece of your table.

Nutriscore Rating: 53/100

Prep Time:30 mins

Cook Time:35 mins

Total Time:65 mins

Servings: 8

Ingredients

• 3.5 cups All-purpose flour
• 0.25 cups Granulated sugar
• 1 teaspoon Salt
• 2.25 teaspoons Instant yeast
• 0.75 cups Whole milk
• 4 tablespoons Unsalted butter
• 0.25 cups Water
• 2 large Egg
• 0.75 cups Brown sugar
• 1.5 tablespoons Ground cinnamon
• 4 tablespoons Unsalted butter (melted, for filling)
• 0.75 cups Powdered sugar
• 0.5 teaspoons Vanilla extract
• 2 tablespoons Milk (for icing)

Directions

Step 1

In a large bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, granulated sugar, salt, and instant yeast.

Step 2

In a small saucepan, heat the whole milk, butter, and water over low heat until the butter is melted and the mixture reaches around 110°F (lukewarm).

Step 3

Add the warm milk mixture to the dry ingredients, along with the eggs. Stir until a soft dough forms.

Step 4

Turn the dough onto a floured surface and knead for 5-7 minutes until smooth and elastic. Alternatively, knead using a stand mixer fitted with a dough hook for 5 minutes.

Step 5

Place the dough in a greased bowl, cover with a clean towel, and let it rise for 1-1.5 hours or until doubled in size.

Step 6

While the dough is rising, prepare the filling by mixing the brown sugar and ground cinnamon in a bowl.

Step 7

Once the dough has risen, punch it down and roll it out onto a floured surface into a rectangle approximately 12x20 inches.

Step 8

Brush the melted butter for the filling evenly over the surface of the dough. Sprinkle the cinnamon sugar mixture evenly across the dough.

Step 9

Cut the dough into 6 strips lengthwise, and then stack the strips on top of each other. Cut the stack into 6 equal squares.

Step 10

Grease a 9x5-inch loaf pan. Arrange the squares upright in the pan, packing them loosely so they have room to rise again.

Step 11

Cover and let the dough rise for another 30-45 minutes, until puffy.

Step 12

Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Bake the bread for 30-35 minutes, or until golden brown and cooked through. Tent with foil in the last 10 minutes if it’s browning too quickly.

Step 13

Let the bread cool in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.

Step 14

In a small bowl, whisk together the powdered sugar, vanilla extract, and milk to create the icing. Drizzle the icing over the warm bread before serving.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1163.3g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	3669.1

Total Fat 120.6g	0%
Saturated Fat 65.8g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 4.1g
Cholesterol 710.8mg	0%
Sodium 2704.1mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 589.1g	0%
Dietary Fiber 19.6g	0%
Total Sugars 254.0g
Protein 66.9g	0%

Vitamin D 216.4IU	0%
Calcium 573.2mg	0%
Iron 23.5mg	0%
Potassium 1170.4mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 29.3%

Protein: 7.2%

Carbs: 63.5%