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:
- 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.
- 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.
- Bake:
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Bake the bread for 30-40 minutes until golden.
- Make the Frosting:
- Beat cream cheese, butter, heavy cream, vanilla, and powdered sugar until smooth.
- 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! 🍞🧈🍯🧁✨