Description
This Dollywood Cinnamon Bread with Icing recipe is a delicious treat reminiscent of theme park goodies. Soft, cinnamon-infused bread with a sweet icing drizzle, perfect for breakfast or dessert.
Ingredients
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Bread:
- 4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 packet (2 1/4 teaspoons) active dry yeast
- 1 cup warm milk
- 1/3 cup granulated sugar
- 1/3 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 2 large eggs
Cinnamon Sugar Filling:
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted
Icing:
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 2 tablespoons milk
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Prepare the Dough: Combine warm milk, yeast, and a pinch of sugar in a large bowl. Let it sit until foamy. Add sugar, butter, salt, eggs, and 2 cups of flour. Gradually mix in the remaining flour until a soft dough forms.
- Knead the Dough: Knead the dough for 5 to 7 minutes until smooth. Place in a greased bowl, cover, and let it rise for 1 hour.
- Shape the Loaves: Divide the dough into two portions. Roll each portion into a rectangle, brush with melted butter, sprinkle with brown sugar and cinnamon, then cut into strips. Twist and place in loaf pans.
- Second Rise and Bake: Let the loaves rise for 30 minutes. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and bake for 25 to 30 minutes until golden brown.
- Prepare the Icing: Whisk together powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla until smooth. Drizzle over the warm bread before serving.
Notes
- Enhance the flavor with a pinch of nutmeg in the cinnamon-sugar mixture.
- Best served warm; gently reheat in the oven if needed.
- Substitute cream for milk in the icing for a thicker consistency.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 230
- Sugar: 12 g
- Sodium: 160 mg
- Fat: 6 g
- Saturated Fat: 3.5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 38 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 5 g
- Cholesterol: 25 mg
