Cinnamon Pull-Apart Bread
Category: Yeast Breads
Servings: 6
Ingredients
| Ingredient | Quantity |
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| All-purpose flour | 380g |
| Brown sugar | 35g |
| Fine salt | 1 pinch |
| Fresh yeast | 12g |
| Butter | 60g |
| Eggs | 55g |
| Water | 140g |
| Vanilla extract | 1 tsp |
| Ground cinnamon | 2g |
| Brown sugar (for filling) | 100g |
| Butter (for filling) | 45g |
| Ground cinnamon (for filling) | 5g |
Instructions
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Prepare the dough: Start by dissolving the fresh yeast in warm water. In the bowl of a stand mixer, combine the flour, yeast-water mixture, brown sugar, and cinnamon. Mix the ingredients with the dough hook until the mixture forms a sandy texture.
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Add egg and salt: Incorporate the egg into the dough, followed by a pinch of salt. Continue kneading until the dough is smooth and elastic.
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Shape and rise: Transfer the dough onto a work surface and shape it into a ball (this process is called “rounding” or “pirlare”). Place it in a lightly greased bowl, cover it with plastic wrap, and let it rise in a warm spot (around 25°C) for 1.5 hours, or until doubled in size.
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Prepare the filling: While the dough is rising, prepare the filling. Melt the butter and let it cool slightly. In a separate bowl, mix together the brown sugar and cinnamon. Add the melted butter to this mixture, stirring until smooth and well-combined.
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Shape the dough: Once the dough has risen, transfer it to a lightly floured surface. Roll the dough out into a rectangle. Cut the dough into 4 strips, each about 10 cm wide. Then, slice each strip into squares about 7.5 cm on each side.
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Assemble the bread: Lightly butter a loaf pan (measuring 25×11 cm at the top and 22×8 cm at the base). Stack the dough squares vertically in the pan, arranging them closely together so they fill the pan completely.
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Second rise: Cover the pan with a kitchen towel and allow the dough to rise for an additional 30 minutes in a warm, draft-free place.
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Bake: Preheat your oven to 170°C (340°F), ensuring it is set to static mode (conventional baking). Bake the bread in the center of the oven for about 30 minutes. Baking times may vary depending on your oven, so check for a golden-brown crust and a firm texture.
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Finish and serve: Once baked, remove the bread from the oven and let it cool slightly before serving. Enjoy the sweet, fluffy, and aromatic cinnamon pull-apart bread!
This cinnamon pull-apart bread is perfect for breakfast, a snack, or as a dessert. The soft dough, combined with a cinnamon-sugar filling, offers a wonderful balance of sweetness and warmth. The pull-apart texture makes it fun to eat, and it’s sure to be a hit with family and friends!
