Cinnamon Pull Apart Bread

There’s something about the smell of cinnamon that just feels like a warm embrace, especially when it’s wafting through your kitchen first thing in the morning. This Cinnamon Pull Apart Bread is more than just a recipe, it’s a delightful experience that brings the whole family together, one piece at a time.

Pull Apart Cinnamon Bread

This cinnamon roll pull apart bread is as fun to make as it is to eat. It’s perfect for those special family breakfasts, where you all sit down and enjoy something sweet and homemade. Plus, it’s versatile! Serve it up as a decadent dessert after dinner, and watch it disappear just as quickly.

Imagine pulling apart a warm, soft piece of bread with sugary, cinnamon goodness clinging to it. That first bite is like a little piece of heaven, and it just gets better with every piece. It’s not just breakfast, it’s an event, one that slows down the morning rush for a moment of togetherness.

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Tips on Making this Pull Apart Cinnamon Bread

Creating the perfect Cinnamon Roll Monkey Bread is all about the layers and ensuring every single bite is infused with that delectable cinnamon-sugar goodness. Here are some tips to make sure your monkey bread is as irresistible as it can be:

Use Quality Dough

While our pull-apart bread recipe starts from scratch, for a quick twist on this recipe, you can use pre-made cinnamon roll dough for a speedy alternative that doesn’t skimp on flavour.

Coat Generously

Don’t skimp on the cinnamon sugar mixture, this is a key step to creating the monkey bread recipe for this delicious breakfast treat.

Bundle Joyfully

Avoid too put pressure as you place the dough into the pan, this will keep the dough lighter and make the baked bread much much softer.

Mind the Gaps

Leave little spaces between the dough for the sweet, buttery mixture to seep through. This ensures that each piece will pull apart easily and be coated in that luscious cinnamon glaze.

Don’t Rush the Rise

If you’re making the dough from scratch, as with our pull-apart bread, make sure you give it enough time to rise. Channel your inner Paul Hollywood and make sure that your prove your dough fully.

Perfect Your Pan

A well-greased loaf pan is non-negotiable. It ensures your pull apart bread will slide out in perfect form, with all the little nooks and crannies beautifully browned and caramelized.

Pull Apart Cinnamon Roll Bread Ingredients

There are 3 parts to this recipe – the cinnamon roll dough, the cinnamon sugar mixture and then the sweet glaze over the top.

Dough Ingredients

• 3 cups flour (all purpose)
• 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 envelope instant yeast
• 1 cup milk
• 2 tablespoons butter
• 1 egg

Cinnamon Sugar Mixture

• 1/4 cup brown sugar
• 1/4 cup sugar
• 2 tablespoons all purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1/4 cup butter

Glaze for the top of the bread

• 1 cup powdered sugar
• 1 tablespoon butter, melted
• 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 to 2 tablespoons milk

How to Make Cinnamon Pull Apart Bread

1. Stir together half the flour, along with all the sugar and salt.

2. Make a well in the center and add the yeast.

3. Combine the milk and butter in a microwave safe dish. Heat for 1 minute, until the milk begins to bubble and the butter is melted. Stir to combine.

4. Pour the milk mixture over the top of the yeast and stir to mix.

5. Add the remaining flour and eggs and stir until well mixed.

6. Turn the dough out on a lightly floured surface and knead until softened, around five minutes. Allow to rest for 10 minutes.

7. While the dough is resting, prepare the filling by combining the brown sugar, sugar, flour, cinnamon, and butter with a pastry blender until small clumps begin to form.

8. Roll out the dough until it’s a 12×10 inch rectangle.

9. Sprinkle the sugar mixture over the top of the dough, then slice the dough down the center and cut it into 18 strips.

10. Grease a 9×5 inch loaf pan with nonstick cooking spray.

11. Roll up each strip of dough around the filling and layer the rolled up strips in the prepared pan. Continue adding until all the dough has been place in the pan.

12. Cover the pan with a clean towel and allow to rise for one hour at room temperature, until the dough has doubled in size.

13. When ready to bake, preheat the oven to 350 degrees. Bake the bread for 25 minutes, until it’s golden brown.

14. While the bread is baking, prepare the glaze by whisking together the powdered sugar, melted butter, vanilla extract and 1 tablespoon of milk. Add more milk, if needed, to thin the glaze.

15. Spread the icing over the top of the warm bread before serving.

More Cinnamon Roll Recipes You May Enjoy

• Cinnamon Roll Breakfast Casserole
• Yeast Free Cinnamon Roll (Quick Recipe)
• Cinnamon Roll Waffles with Cream Cheese Glaze

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