Cinnamon Sugar Pull-Apart Bread
Sweet Breads & Brioche
Layers of buttery dough coated in cinnamon sugar that pull apart into irresistible gooey pieces.
Prep Time
25 min
Proof Time
1h 15m
Bake Time
35 min
Servings
10
Calories
310
Ingredients
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 2¼ tsp instant yeast
- ¾ cup warm milk
- ¼ cup unsalted butter, softened
- ¼ cup granulated sugar
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 large egg
Instructions
- 1
Mix
Combine flour, yeast, sugar, salt, warm milk, and egg.
- 2
Add Butter
Incorporate softened butter gradually until dough is smooth and elastic.
- 3
Rise
Cover and rise 60–90 minutes (or refrigerate overnight).
- 4
Shape
Shape as directed and place in a greased pan.
- 5
Second Rise
Cover and rise 30–45 minutes until puffy.
- 6
Bake
Brush with egg wash. Bake at 350°F (175°C) until deep golden brown.
Baker's Notes
“Cold dough is much easier to handle when making enriched breads. Refrigerate brioche and babka doughs for at least 2 hours before shaping.”
— Baker Thomas Moreau
Nutrition Facts
310
cal
4g
Protein
15g
Fat
41g
Carbs
2g
Fiber
215mg
Sodium
Tips & Tricks
- •Cold dough is much easier to handle — refrigerate enriched doughs before shaping.
- •Egg wash gives the best golden, glossy finish on enriched breads.
- •Rich breads make the best French toast and bread pudding.
Reviews (5)
This recipe is a keeper. The Baker's Notes really helped me understand the technique. My new favourite bread to bake on weekends.
So glad I found this recipe. The instructions are clear and the result is consistently great. I've made it four times already and it's perfect every time.
Bakery-quality bread at home. I followed the recipe exactly and it turned out amazing. The proofing tips really helped.
Made this for a dinner party and everyone wanted the recipe. The bread was the star of the table — warm, crusty, and absolutely delicious.
Five stars! The crust was perfectly crispy and the crumb was soft and airy. I'll never buy store-bought bread again.
Baker Thomas Moreau
Head Baker & Recipe Developer
Red Seal Certified Baker
