Description
A simple and delicious recipe to recreate the famous Dollywood Cinnamon Bread at home. This warm, sweet bread is coated in cinnamon-sugar and topped with a creamy icing, making it a perfect treat for any occasion.
Ingredients
1 Tbsp Cinnamon
1/2 cup Sugar
1 lb. Frozen Bread Dough, thawed
¼ cup Brown Sugar (sprinkled on top)
4 Tbsp Unsalted Butter, melted
1 cup Powdered Sugar
2 – 3 Tbsp Milk
Instructions
- Prepare the Pan for Baking: Lightly spray a loaf pan with cooking spray and line it with parchment paper.
- Thaw the Dough: Place the frozen bread dough in the prepared loaf pan and let it thaw for 4-7 hours.
- Mix Sugar and Cinnamon: In a shallow dish, combine 1/4 cup of sugar and 1 Tbsp cinnamon.
- Cut the Dough: Make 5-6 horizontal slits across the top of the dough.
- Coat in Butter and Cinnamon Sugar: Brush the dough with melted butter and sprinkle the cinnamon-sugar mixture on top.
- Top and Rise: Let the dough rise for 30 minutes and sprinkle 1/4 cup of brown sugar on top.
- Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Bake: Bake the bread for 20-25 minutes until golden brown.
- Prepare the Icing: Whisk powdered sugar and 2-3 tbsp milk to create the icing.
- Finish and Serve: Drizzle the icing over the warm bread, pull apart, and enjoy.
Notes
Add nuts like chopped pecans or walnuts for extra texture.
Try adding a layer of cream cheese frosting for a cinnamon roll twist.
For a vegan option, use plant-based butter and dairy-free milk.
Fruit add-ins like diced apples or raisins can be added for a fruity variation.
Store at room temperature in an airtight container for up to 3 days or freeze for up to 3 months.
Reheat slices in the microwave or oven to restore its fresh-baked warmth.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Bread, Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 120mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
