Description
A deliciously soft and caramelized Cinnamon–Sugar Pull-Apart Loaf that is perfect for sharing.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 cups (360 g) all-purpose flour
- 1 packet (7 g) instant yeast
- 1/4 cup (50 g) granulated sugar
- 1/2 tsp fine salt
- 3/4 cup (180 ml) warm milk
- 2 large eggs (room temperature)
- 1/4 cup (60 g) unsalted butter, softened
- 1/2 cup (100 g) granulated sugar (for coating)
- 1/3 cup (65 g) brown sugar (for coating)
- 2 tsp cinnamon (for coating)
- 1/2 cup (115 g) melted butter (for brushing)
- Pearl sugar (optional)
- A drizzle of honey or caramel (optional)
Instructions
- In a bowl, mix flour, instant yeast, sugar, and salt.
- Add warm milk and eggs. Mix until a shaggy dough forms.
- Add the softened butter and knead 8–10 minutes until smooth, soft, and elastic.
- Form a ball, cover, and let rise 1 hour or until doubled.
- In a small bowl, combine sugar, brown sugar, and cinnamon. Keep melted butter in a separate bowl.
- Punch down the dough and divide into 35–40 small balls (each ~20 g).
- Dip each dough ball in melted butter.
- Roll each ball in cinnamon-sugar to coat generously.
- Arrange the coated balls inside a greased loaf pan, stacking them to fill the pan.
- Cover the loaf pan and let the dough rise 30 minutes until puffy.
- Preheat oven to 180°C (350°F).
- Bake 30–35 minutes, until deep golden and caramelized. If browning too quickly, cover loosely with foil for the last 10 minutes.
- While still warm, sprinkle pearl sugar generously on top (just like in the photo).
- Let rest 10 minutes, then unmold if desired.
- Serve warm — the pieces should pull apart beautifully.
Notes
- Ensure the milk is warm, not hot, to activate the yeast.
- For best results, use room temperature eggs.
- Adjust the baking time based on your oven’s performance.
- Prep Time: 25 min
- Cook Time: 30–35 min
- Category: Baked Goods
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 piece
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 10 g
- Sodium: 150 mg
- Fat: 8 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 30 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 40 mg