Warm Cinnamon Sugar Bread (Print Version)

Soft dough coated in cinnamon sugar and baked with a buttery glaze for a warm, pull-apart treat.

# What You'll Need:

→ Dough

01 - 4 cups all-purpose flour
02 - 2 1/4 teaspoons active dry yeast
03 - 1 cup whole milk, warm
04 - 1/4 cup granulated sugar
05 - 1/3 cup unsalted butter, melted
06 - 1 large egg
07 - 1 teaspoon salt

→ Cinnamon Sugar Coating

08 - 3/4 cup granulated sugar
09 - 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
10 - 1/3 cup unsalted butter, melted

→ Glaze

11 - 1 cup powdered sugar
12 - 2–3 tablespoons milk
13 - 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract

# How to Make It:

01 - Combine warm milk, yeast, and 1 tablespoon granulated sugar in a large bowl. Let rest for 5 minutes until foamy.
02 - Add remaining sugar, melted butter, egg, and salt to the yeast mixture. Mix thoroughly. Gradually incorporate flour to form a soft dough.
03 - Knead dough on a floured surface for 8 to 10 minutes until smooth and elastic. Transfer to a greased bowl, cover, and allow to rise in a warm spot for 1 hour or until doubled in size.
04 - Preheat oven to 350°F (180°C). Grease a 10-inch bundt pan.
05 - Punch down the risen dough and divide into 40 to 45 small pieces, approximately 0.7 ounces each.
06 - Mix cinnamon and sugar in a bowl. Dip each dough piece into melted butter, then roll thoroughly in the cinnamon sugar mixture.
07 - Layer the coated dough balls evenly in the prepared bundt pan, staggering placement. Pour any remaining melted butter and cinnamon sugar over the top.
08 - Bake for 30 to 35 minutes until the bread is golden brown and cooked through. Allow to cool in the pan for 10 minutes before inverting onto a serving plate.
09 - Whisk powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla extract until smooth. Drizzle the glaze over the warm bread and serve immediately.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • One-pot meal
  • Freezer-friendly
02 -
  • Add chopped toasted pecans or walnuts for crunch.
  • For a shortcut, use refrigerated biscuit dough.
03 -
  • Use a pastry brush to coat dough balls evenly with butter.
  • Let the bread cool slightly before glazing for best results.
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