Pioneer Woman Cinnamon Pull Apart Bread

Pioneer Woman Cinnamon Pull Apart Bread is made with whole milk, canola oil, sugar, active dry yeast, all-purpose flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, butter, cinnamon, and ingredients for the icing including powdered sugar, more butter, maple extract, and a dash of salt. This easy Cinnamon Apart Bread recipe creates a tasty dessert that takes about 2 hours to prepare and can serve up to 12 people.

Pioneer Woman Cinnamon Pull-Apart Bread Ingredients

Ingredients For the Dough:

• 2 cups whole milk
• 1/2 cup canola oil
• 1/2 cup sugar (for the dough mixture)
• 2 1/4 teaspoons active dry yeast
• 4 cups all-purpose flour
• 1/2 cup additional all-purpose flour (optional, use if the dough is sticky)
• 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
• 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
• 2 teaspoons salt
• 1 stick butter, melted (for spreading on the dough)
• 1 1/2 cups sugar (for the cinnamon-sugar mixture)
• 3 tablespoons ground cinnamon

Ingredients For the Icing:

• 3 cups powdered sugar
• 2 tablespoons butter, melted
• 1 tablespoon maple extract
• 1/3 cup whole milk
• A dash of salt

How To Make Pioneer Woman Cinnamon Pull-Apart Bread

Preparing the Dough:

1. Combine Ingredients: In a large saucepan, heat the milk, canola oil, and 1/2 cup sugar over medium heat until the mixture is warm to the touch but not boiling. Remove from heat.
2. Activate Yeast: Sprinkle the yeast over the warm mixture, add 4 cups of flour, and stir until just combined. Cover with a lid and allow to rise in a warm area for 1 hour.
3. Add Remaining Ingredients: Stir in the additional 1/2 cup of flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. If the dough is still sticky, you may add up to another 1/2 cup of flour.
4. Chill the Dough: Refrigerate the dough for at least 1 hour to firm up, which makes it easier to handle.

Assembling the Bread:

1. Prepare Dough for Assembly: On a floured surface, roll out the dough into a rectangle. Drizzle the melted stick of butter over the dough, spreading evenly.
2. Add Cinnamon Sugar: Mix 1 1/2 cups of sugar with the cinnamon. Sprinkle this mixture generously over the buttered dough.
3. Cut and Stack: Cut the dough into 6 to 8 vertical strips. Stack these strips on top of each other and slice into 6 even pieces.
4. Arrange in Pan: Place the dough pieces sideways in a buttered bread pan, ensuring they are evenly spaced.
5. Second Rise: Cover the pan with a towel and let rise for 20 minutes.

Baking:

1. Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit.
2. Bake: Bake the bread for 30 minutes. Check at 20 minutes and cover with aluminum foil if the top is browning too quickly.
3. Check for Doneness: Ensure the center is fully cooked and not doughy before removing it from the oven.

Preparing the Icing:

1. Mix Icing Ingredients: In a bowl, whisk together powdered sugar, melted butter, maple extract, milk, and a dash of salt until smooth.
2. Finish with Icing: Once the bread is slightly cooled, drizzle the icing over the top, allowing it to seep into the crevices.

Recipe Tips

• Warm the Yeast Properly: Make sure the milk is warm, but not too hot, before adding the yeast. This helps the yeast work the best.
• Check the Dough: If the dough is too sticky, put it in the fridge for an hour. This makes it easier to roll and cut.
• Use Enough Cinnamon Sugar: Don’t be shy with the cinnamon sugar. Spread a lot between the layers for more flavor and to make the bread easy to pull apart.
• Don’t Pack the Pan Too Much: When you put the dough slices in the pan, leave a little space between them. This helps them bake evenly and makes it easy to pull them apart later.
• Keep an Eye on the Oven: Watch the bread as it bakes. If it starts to get too brown, cover it with foil to stop it from burning. Make sure it bakes long enough so it’s not doughy inside.

What To Serve With Cinnamon Pull Apart Bread

This cinnamon pull-apart bread goes well with drinks like coffee, tea, or hot chocolate. You can also have it with vanilla ice cream, fruit salad, whipped cream, or caramel sauce for a tasty dessert.

How To Store Cinnamon Pull Apart Bread

• In the fridge: Let the bread cool down, then cover it with wrap or put it in a container with a lid. It stays good in the fridge for 3 to 4 days.
• In the freezer: Wrap the bread well with foil, then put it in a freezer bag or container. It stays good in the freezer for up to 2 months. Thaw it in the fridge overnight before you heat it up again.

How To Reheat Leftover Cinnamon Pull Apart Bread

• In The Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Place the leftover bread in an oven-safe dish and cover it with aluminum foil. Reheat it for about 15-20 minutes, or until it’s hot throughout.
• In The Microwave: Place a portion of the bread in a microwave-safe dish and cover it loosely with plastic wrap. Heat it on high for 2-3 minutes, stirring halfway through to ensure even warming.
• In The Air Fryer: Preheat the air fryer to 350°F (175°C). Put the bread in an air fryer-safe container. Heat it for 5-10 minutes, checking halfway to make sure it doesn’t overheat or dry out.

Pioneer Woman Cinnamon Pull-Apart Bread Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 1 of 12 servings

• Calories: 450
• Total Fat: 18 g
• Saturated Fat: 9 g
• Carbohydrates: 68 g
• Dietary Fiber: 2 g
• Sugar: 30 g
• Protein: 6 g
• Cholesterol: 35 mg
• Sodium: 550 mg

FAQs

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