Description
This Cinnamon Bread Recipe features thawed frozen bread dough loafed into a sweet and buttery cinnamon sugar crust, baked to golden perfection, and topped with a smooth vanilla icing. Inspired by the famous Dollywood cinnamon bread, it offers a warm, soft, and flavorful treat perfect for breakfast or dessert.
Ingredients
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Bread and Coating
- 3 loaves frozen bread dough (Rhodes Bake – N – Serve)
- ¾ cup butter (melted)
- 2 cups granulated sugar
- ¼ cup ground cinnamon
Icing
- 1 1/2 cups powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 – 3 tablespoons milk
Instructions
- Thaw the Bread: Place the frozen bread dough loaves on a tray and thaw at room temperature. This may take 3 to 4 hours. Alternatively, thaw overnight in the refrigerator for convenience.
- Prepare the Pans: Spray three 9-inch bread pans with non-stick cooking spray and set them aside.
- Score the Loaves: Cut four deep slits into each loaf, nearly all the way through, leaving just a small section connected at the bottom to hold the loaf together.
- Butter the Bread: Generously coat each loaf with melted butter, making sure to get inside the cuts thoroughly to ensure flavor penetration.
- Apply Cinnamon Sugar: Mix the granulated sugar and ground cinnamon in a wide shallow dish. Roll each buttered loaf gently in the cinnamon sugar mixture to create a thick, even coating. Stuff plenty of cinnamon sugar into each slit for maximum flavor.
- Let the Bread Rise: Place each loaf into a prepared bread pan and cover with a light tea towel. Allow the bread to rise in a warm spot until doubled in size, approximately 1 hour.
- Preheat the Oven: Set your oven to 350°F (175°C) while the bread is rising.
- Bake the Loaves: Bake the risen loaves for 20 to 25 minutes until golden brown and hollow-sounding when tapped on the bottom. Remove from oven and let cool about 10 minutes.
- Make the Icing: While the bread cools, whisk together powdered sugar, vanilla extract, and 2 tablespoons of milk until smooth. Add more milk as needed to reach your desired drizzle consistency.
- Serve: Drizzle the warm bread generously with the vanilla icing and serve fresh for a delightful sweet treat.
Notes
- This recipe replicates the beloved Dollywood cinnamon bread, loved for its buttery cinnamon sugar coating and soft interior.
- Ensure the bread is well buttered inside the cuts to maximize flavor and moisture.
- Allow sufficient thawing and rising time for best texture and rise.
- The icing can be adjusted for thickness by adding more or less milk to suit your preference.
- Serve warm for the most comforting experience.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 570
- Sugar: 43 g
- Sodium: 622 mg
- Fat: 15 g
- Saturated Fat: 7 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3.4 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 100 g
- Fiber: 5 g
- Protein: 7 g
- Cholesterol: 31 mg
