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Cinnamon Pull Apart Bread Recipe

Cinnamon pull apart bread is warm, buttery, and layered with cinnamon sugar. It’s easy to make, fun to eat, and guaranteed to be a hit at breakfast or dessert. Share it with friends or keep it all to yourself—we won’t judge.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Rising Time 1 hour 30 minutes
Total Time 2 hours 35 minutes
Servings 8

Ingredients
  

For the Dough:

  • 2 3/4 cups all-purpose flour plus extra as needed
  • 1/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 2 1/4 teaspoons 1 packet active dry yeast
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/3 cup whole milk
  • 1/4 cup water
  • 3 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 2 large eggs

For the Filling:

  • 1/2 cup brown sugar
  • 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
  • 3 tablespoons unsalted butter melted

Optional Glaze:

  • 1/2 cup powdered sugar
  • 1 –2 tablespoons milk or cream

Instructions
 

  • Warm milk, water, and butter until just melted. Let cool to lukewarm.
  • In a large bowl, mix 2 cups flour, sugar, yeast, and salt. Add milk mixture and stir. Beat in eggs one at a time.
  • Add remaining flour until dough forms. Knead for 5–7 minutes until smooth and elastic.
  • Place in a greased bowl, cover, and let rise until doubled (about 1 hour).
  • Mix brown sugar and cinnamon for filling. Set aside.
  • Roll dough into a large rectangle. Brush with melted butter and sprinkle cinnamon sugar evenly.
  • Cut dough into strips, stack them, then cut into squares. Stack pieces in a greased loaf pan.
  • Cover and let rise again (30 minutes).
  • Bake at 350°F (175°C) for 35–40 minutes, until golden.
  • Let cool slightly, then drizzle with optional glaze before serving.

Notes

  • If the top browns too quickly, cover loosely with foil during baking.
  • Use a stand mixer with a dough hook to make kneading easier.
  • Let the bread cool slightly before removing from the pan to keep layers intact.