Description
This Cinnamon Pull-Apart Bread recipe transforms simple frozen dinner rolls into a deliciously sweet, soft, and gooey treat layered with cinnamon sugar and topped with a smooth vanilla glaze. Perfect for breakfast or dessert, it’s easy to prepare and bakes to a golden brown loaf that pulls apart effortlessly.
Ingredients
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For the Bread
- 12 frozen dinner rolls
- ¼ cup unsalted butter, melted
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
For the Glaze
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 1-2 tablespoons whole milk
- ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Thaw Rolls: Thaw 12 frozen dinner rolls by placing them on a parchment-lined baking sheet and covering them. Allow them to thaw at room temperature until soft enough to be rolled out.
- Preheat Oven and Prepare Pan: Once the rolls have thawed, preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Spray a 9×5-inch loaf pan with non-stick spray to ensure easy removal after baking.
- Flatten Rolls: Using your hands or a rolling pin, flatten each roll to about ¼ inch thickness, preparing them for the cinnamon sugar coating.
- Coat in Butter Mixture: In a bowl, combine ¼ cup melted unsalted butter, ½ cup granulated sugar, and 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon. Dip each flattened roll into this mixture, ensuring it is fully coated, then stack the rolls on top of each other.
- Place in Loaf Pan: Transfer the stacked rolls sideways into the prepared loaf pan, fitting them snugly to fill the pan completely.
- Brush with Remaining Butter: Brush any leftover butter and cinnamon sugar mixture over the top of the stacked rolls to enhance flavor and browning.
- Rise: Cover the loaf pan and let the dough rise for approximately one hour, or until the dough has nearly reached the top of the pan, creating a fluffy texture.
- Bake: Bake the loaf in the preheated oven for 30-35 minutes. The exposed dough should turn golden brown, and using a thermometer, the internal temperature should reach 190°F (88°C). Remove from the oven and allow the loaf to cool completely before glazing.
- Make the Glaze: While the bread cools, prepare the glaze by mixing 1 cup powdered sugar with 1 tablespoon whole milk and ½ teaspoon vanilla extract. Adjust the consistency by adding more milk if necessary until smooth and pourable.
- Glaze and Serve: Once the loaf is fully cooled, drizzle the vanilla glaze evenly over the top. Serve the cinnamon pull-apart bread by pulling apart the soft, sweet layers and enjoy!
Notes
- Ensure rolls are fully thawed before flattening to avoid tearing the dough.
- You can adjust the amount of cinnamon to suit your taste preferences.
- For a dairy-free version, substitute butter with a plant-based alternative and use a non-dairy milk for the glaze.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2 days to maintain softness.
- Reheat slices gently in the microwave for a warm, fresh-out-of-the-oven experience.
