Dollywood Inspired Cinnamon Bread Recipe

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Imagine walking through the charming streets of Dollywood, where the scent of freshly baked cinnamon bread fills the air. This recipe captures that warm, inviting aroma and brings it right to your kitchen. Perfect for breakfast or a sweet treat, it’s a delightful way to start the day or to share with loved ones.

This cinnamon bread is soft, fluffy, and swirled with a rich cinnamon sugar filling that creates a heavenly taste experience. The smell alone is enough to make your mouth water, and it’s guaranteed to impress anyone lucky enough to take a bite.

With simple ingredients and straightforward steps, you can recreate this iconic bread at home. Get ready to whip up something special that will have everyone asking for seconds!

Deliciously Sweet Dollywood Cinnamon Bread

This Dollywood-inspired cinnamon bread is a sweet, soft loaf filled with a gooey cinnamon sugar mixture, topped with a drizzled glaze that adds the perfect finishing touch. It’s cozy, comforting, and incredibly satisfying.

Ingredients

2 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 cup granulated sugar
1 packet (2 1/4 teaspoons) active dry yeast
1/2 cup warm milk (110°F)
1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 large egg
1/2 cup brown sugar
2 tablespoons ground cinnamon
1/4 cup powdered sugar (for glaze)
1 tablespoon milk (for glaze)

Instructions

Prepare the Dough: In a bowl, combine warm milk, yeast, and sugar. Let it sit for about 5 minutes until frothy. Stir in melted butter, egg, and salt. Gradually add flour until a dough forms.
Knead: On a floured surface, knead the dough for about 5-7 minutes until smooth and elastic. Place in a greased bowl, cover, and let rise in a warm place for 1 hour, or until doubled in size.
Make the Filling: In a small bowl, mix brown sugar and cinnamon together.
Shape the Bread: Punch down the dough and roll it out into a rectangle. Spread the cinnamon mixture evenly over the dough. Roll tightly into a log and place in a greased loaf pan.
Second Rise: Cover the loaf pan with a cloth and let it rise for another 30-40 minutes.
Bake: Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Bake the bread for 30-35 minutes, or until golden brown.
Glaze: Mix powdered sugar and milk to create a glaze. Drizzle over the warm loaf before serving.