Pull Apart Apple and Cinnamon Bread Recipe
Get ready to indulge in our Pull Apart Apple Bread! Inspired by the heavenly Dollywood cinnamon bread recipe, this delightful treat combines juicy apples and warm cinnamon for a taste that’s simply irresistible. Perfect for sharing (or keeping all to yourself!), this apple and cinnamon bread is destined to be a new family favorite.
Servings 8 slices
Ingredients
Bread
- 5 Tablespoons butter cut into chunks
- 3/4 cup milk I use whole
- 1/4 cup water
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 package rapid rise yeast or 2 1/2 teaspoons
- 2 large eggs
- 3 1/2 cups all purpose flour
Filling
- 1/2 cup butter
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
- 1/3 cup granulated sugar
- 3 cups apples peeled and shredded
- 1 cup walnuts chopped
Glaze
- 1/3 cup powdered sugar
- 1 Tablespoon milk
Instructions
- First, melt 5 tablespoons of butter in a large, heatproof mixing bowl for about 30 seconds. Next, add ¾ cup of milk, ¼ cup of water, and ¼ cup of sugar to the bowl. Pop it back in the microwave for an additional 10 to 20 seconds until the mixture reaches a warm 120 to 130 degrees.Now, sprinkle in the yeast and let it sit for 5 minutes
- Next, add the eggs and mix them in thoroughly. Then, gradually incorporate the flour. Once everything is well combined, use your hands to knead the mixture into a soft, spongy ball.Cover the bowl with plastic wrap or a kitchen towel and place it in a warm, draft-free spot to let it rise for 1 hour
- As the dough rises, let’s get started on that delicious filling! Melt 1/2 cup of butter in the microwave, then mix in the vanilla, cinnamon, and 1/3 cup of sugar for a delightful flavor combo. Next, peel, core, and grate some fresh apples, then fold them into the cinnamon mixture. Finally, chop up some nuts and stir them in
- Once your dough has finished rising, gently knead it a few times before placing it on a lightly floured surface. Be sure to dust the top of the dough with flour too! Then, grab your rolling pin and roll it out into a lovely 20-inch square
- Spread the delightful cinnamon apple mixture evenly over the dough, ensuring every inch is covered. Next, generously sprinkle chopped walnuts across the top for that perfect crunch. Now, cut the dough into 5 vertical strips and then 5 horizontal strips, creating 25 tasty squares
- Stack three or four squares together and place them on their sides in a standard loaf pan that you’ve sprayed with cooking spray. Repeat the process with the remaining squares, stacking them loosely to fill the pan. Once done, cover the pan with plastic wrap and let it rise in a warm spot for 30 minutes while the oven preheats to 350 F
- Once you’ve removed the plastic wrap, pop the bread in the oven at 350°F for 25 to 30 minutes. While it bakes, let it cool for a few minutes as you whip up the glaze
- Whip up a delicious glaze by mixing powdered sugar with milk! Once it’s smooth, drizzle it generously over your freshly baked bread. Trust us, it’s the perfect finishing touch. Serve warm.