Description

This homemade Dollywood cinnamon bread captures the magic of the famous theme park treat with swirls of sweet cinnamon sugar and a vanilla glaze. Soft, buttery, and irresistibly nostalgic!

Ingredients

Scale

1 cup warm milk (about 110°F)
2¼ tsp active dry yeast
1 tbsp sugar (for yeast)
3½ cups bread flour (or all-purpose)
⅓ cup granulated sugar
1 tsp salt
2 eggs, beaten
4 tbsp unsalted butter, melted
½ cup brown sugar
2 tbsp ground cinnamon
4 tbsp softened butter (for filling)
2 cups powdered sugar
3–4 tbsp milk (for glaze)
1 tsp vanilla extract
Pinch of salt (for glaze)

Instructions

In warm milk, dissolve 1 tbsp sugar and sprinkle yeast. Let foam for 5–10 minutes.
In a large bowl, combine flour, remaining sugar, salt. Add yeast mixture, eggs, and melted butter. Mix and knead for 8–10 minutes until smooth.
Place dough in greased bowl, cover, and rise 1–1.5 hours until doubled.
Mix brown sugar, cinnamon, and softened butter for filling.
Punch down dough, roll into 12×18-inch rectangle. Spread filling, roll into log, and cut in half.
Place each half in a greased 9×5-inch loaf pan. Rise again for 45–60 minutes until crowned.
Preheat oven to 350°F. Brush tops with butter. Bake 30–35 minutes until golden and 190°F inside.
Cool in pans for 10 minutes, then remove to wire racks.
Mix powdered sugar, milk, vanilla, and salt into a smooth glaze. Drizzle over warm bread.
Slice and serve warm or at room temperature.

Notes

For added richness, replace some milk in the glaze with cream cheese. Add orange zest to the dough or glaze for a holiday twist. Mini loaves make great gifts!

Prep Time: 30 minutes
Cook Time: 35 minutes
Category: Bread
Method: Baked
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 thick slice
Calories: 290
Sugar: 21g
Sodium: 180mg
Fat: 8g
Saturated Fat: 4g
Unsaturated Fat: 3g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 45g
Fiber: 1g
Protein: 5g
Cholesterol: 40mg

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