Lemon Streusel Pull Aparts

Brighten up your breakfast table with these irresistible Lemon Streusel Pull Aparts, a citrusy twist on classic pull-apart bread that’s as fun to eat as it is to make! This recipe features soft, pillowy dough layered with a tangy lemon-cinnamon filling, stacked and baked to golden perfection under a buttery streusel topping. Finished with a drizzle of fresh lemon glaze, each pull-apart piece bursts with zesty sweetness and buttery crunch. With its beautiful layered presentation and delightfully sticky texture, this treat is perfect for brunch gatherings, special occasions, or a sweet indulgence any time of day. Simple ingredients and approachable techniques bring bakery-style magic to your kitchen!

Nutriscore Rating: 50/100

Prep Time:30 mins

Cook Time:35 mins

Total Time:65 mins

Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 3.5 cups All-purpose flour
• 0.25 cups Sugar
• 0.75 teaspoons Salt
• 2.25 teaspoons Instant yeast
• 0.5 cups Whole milk
• 6 tablespoons Unsalted butter (melted)
• 2 large Eggs
• 1 tablespoon Lemon zest
• 0.25 cups Lemon juice (freshly squeezed)
• 0.5 cups Brown sugar
• 1 teaspoon Cinnamon
• 1 cup Powdered sugar
• 0.5 teaspoons Vanilla extract
• 1 tablespoon Unsalted butter (softened, for greasing)
• 4 tablespoons Streusel topping (butter)
• 0.5 cups Streusel topping (flour)
• 0.25 cups Streusel topping (sugar)

Directions

Step 1

In a large mixing bowl, combine the flour, sugar, salt, and instant yeast.

Step 2

Warm the milk until lukewarm, but not hot (about 100-110°F). Add the melted butter, eggs, and lemon zest to the milk. Stir to combine.

Step 3

Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients. Knead the dough on a floured surface for 8-10 minutes, or until it becomes smooth and elastic. Alternatively, you can use a stand mixer fitted with a dough hook for 6-8 minutes.

Step 4

Grease a large bowl with the softened butter. Place the dough into the bowl, cover it with a clean kitchen towel, and let it rise in a warm place for 1-1.5 hours, or until doubled in size.

Step 5

In a small bowl, mix the brown sugar, cinnamon, and lemon juice to form a paste. Set aside.

Step 6

Punch down the risen dough and roll it out on a floured surface into a rectangle approximately 12x18 inches.

Step 7

Spread the brown sugar and lemon juice filling evenly over the dough, leaving a half-inch border around the edges.

Step 8

Cut the dough into 3-inch wide strips. Stack the strips on top of each other, then cut the stack into 3-inch squares.

Step 9

Grease a loaf pan and stack the squares upright in the pan, filling it loosely. Cover with a towel and let it rise for another 30 minutes.

Step 10

While the dough rises, make the streusel. Mix butter, flour, and sugar in a bowl using your fingers or a fork until crumbly and set aside.

Step 11

Preheat the oven to 350°F.

Step 12

Sprinkle the streusel topping evenly over the risen dough. Bake for 30-35 minutes, or until golden brown and cooked through.

Step 13

Let the loaf cool for 10 minutes in the pan before removing it to a wire rack.

Step 14

In a small bowl, whisk powdered sugar, vanilla extract, and 2-3 tablespoons of lemon juice to make a glaze. Drizzle over the pull-apart bread once slightly cooled.

Step 15

Serve warm and enjoy!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1257.0g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	4281.9

Total Fat 142.8g	0%
Saturated Fat 80.0g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.1g
Cholesterol 651.4mg	0%
Sodium 2258.0mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 684.9g	0%
Dietary Fiber 18.3g	0%
Total Sugars 315.6g
Protein 69.6g	0%

Vitamin D 144.8IU	0%
Calcium 435.4mg	0%
Iron 23.9mg	0%
Potassium 1174.6mg	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: 29.9%

Protein: 6.5%

Carbs: 63.7%