Description
Recreate the comforting warmth of Dollywood’s iconic Cinnamon Bread with this delightful recipe that fills your home with the sweet aroma of cinnamon and sugar.
Ingredients
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- 4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 package active dry yeast
- 1 cup warm water
- 1/4 cup sugar
- 1/4 cup butter, melted
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 cup sugar (for the cinnamon mixture)
- 1/4 cup butter (for brushing)
- Powdered sugar (for dusting)
Instructions
- Activate the yeast by dissolving it in warm water, adding 1/4 cup sugar, melted butter, and salt, then stir gently.
- Create the dough by gradually adding flour until it forms a ball, knead for 8-10 minutes until smooth.
- Let it rise in a greased bowl for about 1 hour until doubled.
- Roll it out into a rectangle, brush with melted butter, and sprinkle with cinnamon-sugar mixture.
- Shape the loaf by rolling it tightly and place it seam side down in a greased loaf pan to rise for another 30-45 minutes.
- Bake in a preheated oven at 350°F for 30-35 minutes until golden brown.
- Finish it off by brushing with melted butter and dusting with powdered sugar.
Notes
This bread pairs beautifully with coffee or can be served with cream cheese frosting for a decadent treat. Consider adding raisins or nuts for a unique twist.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 33g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 20mg