Homemade Cinnamon Sugar Pull-Apart Bread with Cream Cheese Frosting

This delectable Cinnamon Sugar Pull-Apart Bread, topped with a creamy cream cheese frosting, is a delightful treat that's perfect for any occasion. Made with a soft and fluffy homemade dough, each piece is coated in a sweet cinnamon-sugar mixture and baked to golden perfection. The bread is easy to pull apart, making it a fun and interactive dessert or breakfast option. The rich cream cheese frosting adds a layer of decadence, perfectly complementing the spiced, buttery bread. Enjoy this pull-apart bread fresh from the oven for a truly indulgent experience.

Ingredients:

  • For the Dough:
    • 540g all-purpose flour
    • 70g sugar
    • 6g instant yeast
    • 6g salt
    • 90g unsalted butter, melted
    • 1 egg
    • 236g full-fat milk
    • 107g water
    • 18g milk powder (like Nido)
    • 1 tbsp vanilla extract
  • For the Coating:
    • 100g unsalted butter, melted
    • 1/2 cup granulated sugar
    • 1/2 cup soft brown sugar
    • 1 tbsp cinnamon
    • A pinch of salt
  • For the Frosting:
    • 227g cream cheese, room temperature
    • 113g butter, softened
    • 1 tbsp heavy cream
    • 1 tsp vanilla extract
    • 2 cups powdered sugar

Instructions:

  1. Prepare the Dough:
    • In a mixer, combine all dough ingredients.
    • Knead for 10-12 minutes until it comes together and stops sticking to the sides.
    • Transfer to an oiled bowl, cover, and let proof for 1 hour.
  2. Shape and Coat the Dough:
    • After proofing, divide the dough into small, uneven portions and shape into balls.
    • Place balls in a large bowl, pour over 100g melted butter, and mix to coat.
    • Sprinkle granulated sugar, brown sugar, cinnamon, and a pinch of salt. Mix gently.
    • Arrange in a buttered cake pan, cover, and let proof for 50 minutes.
  3. Bake:
    • Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
    • Bake the bread for 30-40 minutes until golden.
  4. Make the Frosting:
    • Beat cream cheese, butter, heavy cream, vanilla, and powdered sugar until smooth.
  5. Serve:
    • Drizzle or spread frosting over the warm bread.
    • Enjoy the pull-apart bread fresh and warm.

This Cinnamon Sugar Pull-Apart Bread with its smooth cream cheese frosting is a delightful treat, perfect for sharing with friends and family. Enjoy this sweet and satisfying bake! 🍞🧈🍯🧁✨

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